Functions

  • Isolation and identification of fungi associated with trees
  • Molecular characterization of interactions between trees and parasites
  • Modification of biopolymers by micro-organisms

Resources

2-D Electrophoreses Cell (Protean/IEF Cell)

BIO-RAD Laboratories Inc.

2-D electrophoresis is a form of gel electrophoresis commonly used to analyze proteins. Mixtures of proteins are separated by two properties, IEF and molecular weight, in two dimensions on 2D gels. Each spot on gel usually represents a single pure protein.

 

MALDI TOF/TOF Analyzer

Applied Biosystems

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) is a soft ionization technique used in mass spectrometer allowing the analysis of biomolecules which tend to be fragile and fragment when ionized by more conventional ionization methods. The ionization is triggered by a laser. A matrix is used to protect the biomolecule from being destroyed by direct beam and to facilitate vaporization and ionization. The mass spectrum of the biomolecule is then generated and compared with corresponding database for the molecular identification.

 

 

EXQuest Spot Cutter

BIO-RAD Laboratories Inc.

This is a software driven instrument that helps you to identify and excise protein spots from the gel. The protein spot can be analyzed by MALDI system for the proper identification of the protein.

Janus Automated Liquid Handling System

Perkin Elmer

This instrument is designed for high through putout operation. It uses 4 tips to transfer the liquid in and out from the samples.

 

 

Fermenter

Fermenter is the equipment that you can produce metabolic products in a large volume by any micro-organisms. This center has two Fermenters and both are computer software driven and fully automatic. The controls include motor speed, pH, and temperature and oxygen level.

  • Labfors3 10 liters Fermenter

    This is a 10 liters glass vessel instrument with 8 liters working capacity. The medium in the vessel is autoclave with separate up-right autoclave. This equipment is manufactured by Infors Ag in Switzerland.

 

 

  • LiFlus SP/SL 100 liters Fermenter

    This is a 100 liters stainless vessel instrument with 70 liters working capacity. The is in situ sterilization Fermenter. The Fermenter is manufactured by Biotron in Korea.