Ultra Pure, Low-Cost Ryanodine Launched by Ascent Scientific - Helping Research into Heart Disease

Ascent Scientific (www.ascentscientific.com) announced the addition of ultra-pure Ryanodine to the Low-Cost Ligand™ range. Ryanodine is a standard tool, widely used by scientists for research into muscle physiology, signalling and heart disease.

Weston-s-Mare, UK (PRWeb) November 30, 2006 --Ascent Scientific have introduced Ryanodine at ultra high purity (>99%) and at prices around 50% less than many other suppliers. Ryanodine is the latest addition to the Low-Cost Ligand™ signalling range which also includes CGP 37157, ODQ and rolipram.

Iain Sandison Science Director commented, "We have received many requests from life scientists for a low-cost supply of Ryanodine. In response, we have introduced Ryanodine at a purity of greater than 99%, but around half the price of other suppliers. We are committed to progressing research by making high quality tools at affordable prices."

Contact: Steve Roome, Commercial Director +44 (0)1934 624 695

About Ascent Scientific
Ascent Scientific provides high quality receptor ligands, synthetic chemistry, research, consultancy and analytical services for life science, pharmaceutical and chemistry-related industries.

The Low-Cost Ligand™ range includes:
- Glutamate ligands (eg. Kainic acid, D-AP5, MPEP, CNQX)
- Ion Channel tools (eg. TTX)
- Opioids (eg. Naloxone, nor-BNI)
- Signalling tools (eg. Ryanodine, Rolipram, ODQ)
- And more…

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