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Isothermal Titration Calorimeter (ITC) - Malvern PEAQ-ITC

The Malvern MicroCal PEAQ-ITC is a highly sensitive isothermal titration calorimeter designed to quantify biomolecular interactions by directly measuring the heat exchanged during binding events. Using small sample volumes and requiring no labels, tags, or immobilization, it provides a straightforward way to obtain core thermodynamic parameters such as binding affinity, stoichiometry, enthalpy, and entropy from a single experiment. Its precise temperature control, low noise performance, and broad dynamic range make it suitable for examining interactions across a wide spectrum of strengths, from weak millimolar binders to tight picomolar complexes. The PEAQ-ITC is commonly applied to characterizing protein–ligand and protein–protein interactions, validating drug-target binding, assessing the effects of mutations on molecular stability, and probing mechanisms of enzyme function or receptor engagement. It is also widely used for studying nucleic acid interactions, lipid binding, and formulation stability.

Webpage: https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/equipment/501453

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Surface plasmon

Real Time Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Processing Unit - Cytiva Biacore T200

The Cytiva Biacore T200 Real-Time SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) system is a high-performance label-free biomolecular interaction analysis instrument. It measures binding kinetics and affinities in real time by detecting changes in refractive index as analytes interact with immobilised ligands on sensor chips. Key features include high sensitivity across a broad dynamic range, automated fluidics with multiplexed channels for parallel analysis, precise temperature control, and user-friendly software for experimental design, data acquisition, and advanced kinetic modelling. The platform supports flexible assay formats and a comprehensive suite of sensor chips, enabling tailored experiments for diverse molecular classes. It can provide quantitative insight into protein–protein, protein–small molecule, DNA–protein, and antibody–antigen interactions. Applications include characterising binding kinetics and specificity, epitope mapping, lead optimisation in drug discovery, and validating molecular interactions in signalling pathways.

Webpage: https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/equipment/503032

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Universal Testing Machine (UTM) - MTS Exceed 45

The MTS Exceed 45 Universal Testing Machine (UTM) applies controlled forces to test samples to measure their strength, elasticity, and resistance to deformation. In the School of Forestry, the UTM is used to generate material property data for wood and wood‑based products, supporting assessments of product quality, structural performance, and compliance with industry standards.

Webpage: https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/equipment/501441

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