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Center for Protein and Nucleic Acid Research

The Center for Protein and Nucleic Acid Research is a full service facility focusing on Sanger DNA sequencing, Edman Protein sequencing, Peptide Array and Library synthesis, specialty DNA synthesis, and Aptamer selection (SELEX).

DNA sequencing: The Center is equipped with an ABI 3730xl with; 24 hour turnaround time, 30% longer reads than outside competitors, and $5/sample pricing. Data is available via email or through our web based server. For Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), please see the NGS Core website.

Protein Sequencing: We are equipped with an ABI Procise 494 protein sequencer. For detailed instructions, please call or read web pages associated with this service.

Peptide Array and Library synthesis: We utilize an IntavisAG SPOT peptide synthesizer to make our peptides for arrays and libraries. Arrays: peptides are synthesized on membrane, up to 1536 different peptides per synthesis and cleaved to produce approx. 35 ug of peptide. These can be spotted onto standard microscope slides up to 6000 spots per slide. Libraries: up to 384 different peptides in each synthesis in the 1-10 mg scale.

Aptamer selection (SELEX): The Center is well-experienced in the techniques for performing SELEX type experiments. Please call to discuss any potential projects.

The Center for Protein and Nucleic Acid Research building


3050 Science Park Rd.
Phone: (858) 784-9941

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