New England Biolabs (NEB), s the industry leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications and now offers the largest selection of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research, has strengthened its position as a key supplier to the fast-growing RNA synthesis market by signing an agreement to supply critical reagents to TriLink BioTechnologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mRNA and long RNA for research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications. ?Under the terms of the agreement, NEB will manufacture and supply enzymes for in vitro transcription, capping, and poly(A) tailing of RNA.
Commenting on the relationship with NEB, TriLink's president and chief executive officer, Richard Hogrefe, Ph.D., stated, "NEB is a leading supplier of molecular biology enzymes and associated reagents for life science research. This agreement aligns NEB and TriLink in providing the market with the highest quality RNA for projects of all scales."
"We are pleased to formalise our relationship with TriLink, applying our technical and commercial expertise, so that TriLink's services can continue being best-in-class in the RNA synthesis market," said John Pelletier, director of Customised Solutions and OEM Marketing at NEB. "NEB has built a portfolio of RNA synthesis reagents to address the market's needs for key reagents. By working with innovative companies, such as TriLink, we can help to ensure that these technologies achieve commercial success."??