Phytoxigene
Phytoxigene specializes in molecular detection and quantification of biotoxin producing genes, providing innovative DNA-based assays for early detection of harmful algal blooms and biotoxins in aquatic environments. Their mission is to enable accurate, rapid, and predictive monitoring of cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates that pose health and environmental risks.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Phytoxigene
Suite 45, 7 Narabang Way, Belrose, NSW, 2085, Australia
Products
qPCR assay kits for detection and quantification of toxin biosynthesis genes
Real-time PCR reagent kits designed to detect and quantify genes associated with toxin production in cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates for environmental screening.
Nucleic acid standard kits (reference materials)
Kits containing nucleic acid standards at multiple defined copy numbers for targets used in assay calibration and method validation.
Positive control reagents
Control reagents provided to verify performance of target-specific assays during routine testing.
qPCR assay kits for detection and quantification of toxin biosynthesis genes
Real-time PCR reagent kits designed to detect and quantify genes associated with toxin production in cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates for environmental screening.
Nucleic acid standard kits (reference materials)
Kits containing nucleic acid standards at multiple defined copy numbers for targets used in assay calibration and method validation.
Positive control reagents
Control reagents provided to verify performance of target-specific assays during routine testing.
Services
Kits in real-time PCR format for detection and quantification of toxin biosynthesis gene targets from water samples intended for environmental monitoring and screening.
Kits of nucleic acid standards with defined copy numbers across orders of magnitude for use in assay calibration, verification and validation.
Distribution of positive control materials matched to target gene assays for routine QC and verification.
Provision of protocols, platform settings, brochures and instructional videos to support assay implementation and data interpretation.
Commercial licensing of gene-detection technology and distribution through regional partners and distributors.
Kits in real-time PCR format for detection and quantification of toxin biosynthesis gene targets from water samples intended for environmental monitoring and screening.
Kits of nucleic acid standards with defined copy numbers across orders of magnitude for use in assay calibration, verification and validation.
Distribution of positive control materials matched to target gene assays for routine QC and verification.
Provision of protocols, platform settings, brochures and instructional videos to support assay implementation and data interpretation.
Commercial licensing of gene-detection technology and distribution through regional partners and distributors.
Expertise Areas
- Environmental molecular diagnostics
- qPCR assay development and multiplexing
- Reference material development and assay standardization
- Heterologous biosynthetic pathway expression
Key Technologies
- Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR)
- Multiplex qPCR
- Nucleic acid reference standards
- Passive environmental sampling for nucleic acids
News & Updates
A study highlighting the accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of the CyanoDTec qPCR results across multiple laboratories, confirming the robustness and reliability of the assay as a monitoring tool.
A study highlighting the accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of the CyanoDTec qPCR results across multiple laboratories, confirming the robustness and reliability of the assay as a monitoring tool.