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Metanomics Health GmbH
Metanomics Health - a BASF Group com-
pany - applies comprehensive Metabo-
lite Profiling (metabolomics) with bio-
medical data interpretation. Metabolite
Profiling is defined as the parallel anal-
ysis of multiple endogenous and xeno-
biotic metabolites in biological systems.
The core expertise of Metanomics Health
resides in discovery and validation of
biomarkers.
Technologies
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Metabolite profiling platform with
more than 75 GC-MS and LC-MS/MS
instruments
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Wide metabolite coverage via com-
bination of unbiased and targeted
platforms
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Unique tox mode of action predic-
tion through MetaMap
®
Tox database
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Excellence in systems correlation
analysis of complex gene function
relationships
Major R&D-Topics
In cooperation with academic institutes
and clinical experts Metanomics Health
is running a large-scale diagnostic bio-
marker program. Areas include meta-
bolic syndrome, heart failure, prostate
cancer and multiple sclerosis to men-
tion a few.
Market Segments
Metanomics Health provides its servic-
es to pharmaceutical, diagnostics and
nutrition companies. Technology appli-
cations include:
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Mechanism of action studies
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Mechanism of toxicity studies
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Translational and clinical biomarker
development (e.g. PK/PD, patient
stratification, efficacy and safety
markers)
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Companion diagnostic development
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Cell culture & bioprocess
optimization
Address
Metanomics Health GmbH
Tegeler Weg 33
10589 Berlin · Germany
Contact
Dr. Tim Bölke
Managing Director
Phone +49 30 34807 400
Fax
+49 30 34807 401
company.info@metanomics-health.de
www.metanomics-health.de
metanomics GmbH
Metabolite Profiling for plant biotech-
nology, drug development and diag-
nostics
Metabolite profiling uses the metabo-
lism as sensoric level – equivalent to a
physiological “dashboard” - to analyse
and interpret the biological status of
an organism. Metabolite Profiling is the
parallel measurement and interpreta-
tion of hundreds to thousands of endo-
geneous metabolites in a sample from
plants, microbes, animals or humans.
This unique and unbiased approach
allows the observation of whole bio-
logical systems. metanomics has devel-
oped this technology for a wide range of
applications and markets spanning the
entire spectrum of biology.
metanomics operates by far the largest
and leading Metabolite Profiling and
Data Interpretation platform globally.
metanomics technology is largely based
on a range of 75+ mass spectrometers
spanning several technologies, sup-
ported and driven by bioinformatics and
systems biology platforms. metanomics
is part of the international BASF Plant
Science research platform. The com-
pany is the discovery center for Plant
Biotechnology research, Toxicology and
Crop Protection at BASF. The platform
also drives and supports Pharma, Nutri-
tion and Diagnostics discovery as the
technology backbone for metanomics
Health.
Address · Contact
metanomics GmbH
Tegeler Weg 33 · 10589 Berlin · Germany
Dr. Arno Krotzky · Managing Director
Phone +49 30 34807 101
Fax
+49 30 34807 301
company.info@metanomics.de
www.metanomics.de
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ifp Institut für Produktqualität GmbH
Founded in 2004, ifp Institut für
Produkt qualität GmbH is an indepen-
dent competence centre for food, feed
and pharmaceutical analytics, offering a
complete range of services. In addition,
ifp develops and produces innovative
products which are commercialized
globally through a network of selected
distribution partners. In its seventh
business year, ifp currently employs 70
staff.
Food Analytics
The combination of expert staff, state-
of-the-art laboratory equipment and
products specifically developed by ifp
guarantees high-quality analyses and
competent service.
The portfolio includes:
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Allergens: qualitative and quanti-
tative allergen analytics as well as
allergen management consulting
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Vitamins: determination of all water-
and fat-soluble vitamins
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Microbiology: microbiological and
molecular
biological detection of
microorganisms in food and drink-
ing water. Additionally, ifp offers
hygiene management consulting.
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GMO: screening, identification and
quantification of genetically modi-
fied organisms
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Mycotoxins: HPLC analyses covering
the complete range of mycotoxins
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Nutritional value: analysis of the
basic food components, e. g. water,
fat, protein, carbohydrates etc.
Ifp also offers extensive auditing, quality
assurance, and control services covering
the entire production process. The ifp
Quality Seal is awarded to products that
undergo and pass this examination.
Pharma Analytics
Ifp meets the highest demands not only
in food analytics but also in the field of
pharmaceuticals. The company has been
GMP certified as per Section 14 (4) No. 3
of the German Drug Law, making it an
official testing laboratory for subcon-
tracted drug analyses in compliance with
the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
guidelines. This authorizes ifp to carry
out microbiological tests relevant for the
release of pharmaceutical products. The
services include testing for microbial
purity of non-sterile medical products,
testing for sufficient antimicrobial pres-
ervation and bacteria endotoxins, iden-
tification of microorganisms and analy-
ses of water and monitoring samples.
Innovative Products
Several innovative product lines devel-
oped and produced by ifp are success-
fully distributed worldwide through
renowned cooperation partners. The
microtiter plate-based VitaFast
®
vita-
min kits are distributed by R-Biopharm.
In 2010, QIAGEN acquired the sales
rights for ifp’s real-time PCR kits for
the detection of pathogens, GMO, and
other parameters which are now avail-
able under the trademark mericon
TM
. The
AgraStrip
®
product line includes immu-
nological lateral flow tests for the rapid
screening of allergens and is exclusively
distributed globally by Romer Labs.
In March 2011, ifp officially launched
its fourth product line within five years,
EnzymeFast
®
. For this microtiter plate
based test for the enzymatic determina-
tion of sugars, acids and other metabo-
lites, ifp has been awarded the Inter-
LabTec Award for Innovative Solutions
for Analysis in Labs and Processing at
the 1st InterLabTec Congress in Munich.
More products are currently in the pipe-
line. Additionally, ifp is involved in sev-
eral research projects.
Address
ifp Institut für Produktqualität GmbH
Teltowkanalstraße 2
12247 Berlin · Germany
Contact
Dr. Wolfgang Weber
General Manager
Phone +49 30 766860 0
Fax
+49 30 766860 50
www.produktqualitaet.com
info@produktqualitaet.com