Zimmer and Peacock is an ISO13485 independent contract developer and manufacturer of sensors and sensing systems, including nanopore technologies.
A nanopore is a tiny pore, typically only a few nanometers in diameter, that allows for the measurement of individual molecules as they pass through the pore. The concept of nanopores was first proposed in the early 1990s as a potential method for DNA sequencing.
Nanopores can be made from a variety of materials, including proteins, solid-state materials, and synthetic membranes. One of the most common types of nanopores used for scientific research is the protein nanopore. In this case, a protein is embedded in a lipid bilayer, creating a pore that is selective for certain molecules based on their size, shape, and charge.
Nanopores have many potential applications in scientific research, including DNA sequencing, detection of biomolecules, and characterization of protein folding and unfolding. One of the major advantages of nanopores is their ability to perform real-time, label-free measurements of individual molecules, which can provide insights into their behavior and interactions in complex biological systems.
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