{"id":3895,"date":"2025-06-16T13:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/?page_id=3895"},"modified":"2025-06-16T13:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:31:25","slug":"collaborations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/en\/collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3895\" class=\"elementor elementor-3895\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de3f03 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8de3f03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c21df4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1c21df4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b72ad9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b72ad9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4261003 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4261003\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Networks \u2013 Consortia<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acc92b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acc92b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novaptech contributes to innovative One Health projects. We develop aptamers for detecting biomarkers and pathogens of interest for both human and animal health. We also collaborate to the engineering of aptamer-based devices for the purification of bioproducts for the pharma industry.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aptamers were selected or are being selected against:<\/p><ul><li>Proteins of animal viruses<\/li><li>Immunomarkers of fishes<\/li><li>Pathogens of fishes<\/li><li>Biomarkers of Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li><li>Monoclonal immunoglobulins<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00ca5a0 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00ca5a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b760ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b760ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HE farm: Healthy environmetal-friendly and resilient farm to fork <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40e9290 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40e9290\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd5e8f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"cd5e8f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3895 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/He-farm.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/He-farm.png 368w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/He-farm-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/He-farm-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE.png 208w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cef9551 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cef9551\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51482ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51482ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #923393;\"><em>From November 2022 to October 2025 (36 months)<\/em><\/span><\/h6><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The He-Farm project aims to revolutionize the detection of animal viruses in agricultural environments by developing an innovative portable testing device. This cutting-edge equipment is designed to enhance the surveillance and management of viral diseases, thereby contributing significantly to animal health and food safety.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Targeting farmers, veterinarians, health surveillance organizations, and animal health researchers, He-Farm offers a lightweight and easy-to-carry solution that enables rapid on-site testing. The device utilizes advanced technology, specifically DNA aptamers, to provide precise and reliable detection of viruses in the air.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">One of the key advantages of He-Farm is its ability to quickly detect the presence of viruses, allowing for swift intervention to prevent the spread of diseases. This not only reduces the time and costs associated with traditional laboratory tests but also enhances the overall health safety of agricultural farms and food products.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Novaptech has selected specific aptamers for the hemagglutinin and the neuraminidase of the avian influenza virus (see page \u201c<span style=\"color: #923393;\"><a style=\"color: #923393;\" href=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/novaptamers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Products<\/a><\/span>\u201d). <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">We are now integrating these aptamers into portable fluorimetric biosensors. This integration phase is crucial for use in real-world conditions.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Looking ahead, the next steps involve field testing and validating the performance of the device. These trials will be instrumental in fine-tuning the technology and preparing it for widespread use in the agricultural sector.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For more information or to express your interest in collaborating on this groundbreaking project, please <span style=\"color: #923393;\"><a style=\"color: #923393;\" href=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/contact-us-aptamer-company-france-eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a><\/span>. Together, we can make a significant impact on the health and safety of our agricultural ecosystems.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hefarm.eu\/project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #923393;\"><em>Read More<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a0<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1305f0d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1305f0d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f648b9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f648b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46aa9b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46aa9b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cure4Aqua: Curing EU aquaculture by co-creating health and welfare innovations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a442052 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a442052\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f77194 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f77194\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df90ab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"df90ab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-3895 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cure4Aqua-300x147.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cure4Aqua-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cure4Aqua-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cure4Aqua.png 497w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE.png 208w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c11fe e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0c11fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a08b228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a08b228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #923393;\"><em>From November 2022 to April 2027 (42 months)<\/em><\/span><\/h6><div><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Cure4Aqua project aims to enhance the monitoring of fish immune status and the detection of pathogenic agents in aquaculture by developing innovative aptamer-based tools. This groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize the way fish health is managed, ensuring better outcomes for both fish welfare and aquaculture productivity.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Targeting aquaculture farmers, veterinarians, and researchers in fish health, Cure4Aqua offers a novel approach to monitoring and detection. The project leverages the power of aptamers and will be integrated into user-friendly and cost-effective biosensor devices, making them ideal for field use.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">One of the key achievements of the project so far is the development of aptamers against trout cathelicidins by Novaptech.<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Cathelicidins are crucial antimicrobial peptides involved in the innate immune response of fish. By targeting these molecules, Cure4Aqua can provide valuable insights into the immune status of fish, enabling early detection of potential health issues.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">In addition to monitoring immune status, the project is also focused on detecting the presence of pathogenic agents. The selection of aptamers specific to bacteria of interest in aquaculture is currently underway. These aptamers will be designed to recognize pathogens for fishes, allowing for rapid and accurate detection of infections.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The next phase of the project involves integrating these aptamers into biosensor devices. These devices will be simple to use and cost-effective, making them accessible to a wide range of users in the aquaculture industry. Field testing and validation of these devices will ensure their reliability and effectiveness in real-world conditions.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For more information or to express your interest in collaborating on this innovative project, please <span style=\"color: #923393;\"><a style=\"color: #923393;\" href=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/contact-us-aptamer-company-france-eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a><\/span>. Together, we can advance the field of aquaculture and ensure the health and well-being of our aquatic ecosystems.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cure4aqua-project.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #923393;\"><em>Read More<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0cdec e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba0cdec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9adfc88 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9adfc88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ac7ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72ac7ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2DBioPAD: Supple graphene bio-platform for point of care early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afddcd1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afddcd1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eea2d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"9eea2d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-3895 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2DBioPAD-300x108.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2DBioPAD-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2DBioPAD-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2DBioPAD.png 579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE.png 208w, https:\/\/novaptech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UE-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11bbd63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11bbd63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #923393;\"><em>From October 2023 to 0ctober 2027<\/em><\/span><span style=\"color: #923393;\"><em> (48 months)<\/em><\/span><\/h6><div><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The 2D-BioPad project is dedicated to advancing the early detection of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease through the development of innovative aptamer-based tools. By generating aptamers against specific biomarkers of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and integrating them into cutting-edge biosensors, this project aims to provide clinicians with a simple, rapid, and cost-effective diagnostic tool.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Targeting clinicians, researchers, and healthcare providers, 2D-BioPad offers a novel approach to Alzheimer&#8217;s disease diagnosis. The project focuses on generating aptamers that<\/span> will be grafted onto nanoparticles and included in biosensor involving for example a graphene film, ensuring high sensitivity and accuracy.<\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">One of the key achievements of the project so far is the identification of five biomarkers associated with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. <b>Novaptech has successfully selected aptamers against two of these biomarkers: GFAP (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein) and NFL (Neurofilament Light Chain) (see page \u201c<span style=\"color: #923393;\"><a style=\"color: #923393;\" href=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/novaptamers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Products<\/a><\/span>\u201d). <\/b>These aptamers are characterized by a high affinity in the nanomolar range, ensuring precise and reliable detection.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Furthermore, one of the aptamers has been optimized and is only about twenty nucleotides long, making it highly efficient and easy to integrate into the biosensor. These aptamers have been transferred to our partners at 2D-BioPad for the design of aptasensors, which will be simple to use and cost-effective, ideal for clinical settings.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Novaptech continues to develop aptamers against other relevant biomarkers, expanding the scope and effectiveness of the 2D-BioPad diagnostic tool. The integration of these aptamers into a biosensor is a crucial step in providing clinicians with a powerful tool for early detection and management of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For more information or to stay updated on the progress of this groundbreaking project, please <a href=\"https:\/\/novaptech.com\/contact-us-aptamer-company-france-eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #923393;\">contact us<\/span><\/a>. Together, we can make significant strides in the early detection and treatment of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, improving the lives of patients and their families.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2d-biopad.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #923393;\"><em>Read More<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Networks \u2013 Consortia Novaptech contributes to innovative One Health projects. We develop aptamers for detecting biomarkers and pathogens of interest for both human and animal health. We also collaborate to the engineering of aptamer-based devices for the purification of bioproducts for the pharma industry. Aptamers were selected or are being selected against: Proteins of animal viruses Immunomarkers of fishes Pathogens of fishes Biomarkers of Alzheimer\u2019s disease Monoclonal immunoglobulins \u00a0 HE farm: Healthy environmetal-friendly and resilient farm to fork From November 2022 to October 2025 (36 months) The He-Farm project aims to revolutionize the detection of animal viruses in agricultural environments by developing an innovative portable testing device. This cutting-edge equipment is designed to enhance the surveillance and management of viral diseases, thereby contributing significantly to animal health and food safety. Targeting farmers, veterinarians, health surveillance organizations, and animal health researchers, He-Farm offers a lightweight and easy-to-carry solution that enables rapid on-site testing. The device utilizes advanced technology, specifically DNA aptamers, to provide precise and reliable detection of viruses in the air. One of the key advantages of He-Farm is its ability to quickly detect the presence of viruses, allowing for swift intervention to prevent the spread of diseases. This not only reduces the time and costs associated with traditional laboratory tests but also enhances the overall health safety of agricultural farms and food products. Novaptech has selected specific aptamers for the hemagglutinin and the neuraminidase of the avian influenza virus (see page \u201cProducts\u201d). We are now integrating these aptamers into portable fluorimetric biosensors. This integration phase is crucial for use in real-world conditions. Looking ahead, the next steps involve field testing and validating the performance of the device. These trials will be instrumental in fine-tuning the technology and preparing it for widespread use in the agricultural sector. For more information or to express your interest in collaborating on this groundbreaking project, please contact us. Together, we can make a significant impact on the health and safety of our agricultural ecosystems. Read More \u00a0 Cure4Aqua: Curing EU aquaculture by co-creating health and welfare innovations From November 2022 to April 2027 (42 months) The Cure4Aqua project aims to enhance the monitoring of fish immune status and the detection of pathogenic agents in aquaculture by developing innovative aptamer-based tools. This groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize the way fish health is managed, ensuring better outcomes for both fish welfare and aquaculture productivity. Targeting aquaculture farmers, veterinarians, and researchers in fish health, Cure4Aqua offers a novel approach to monitoring and detection. The project leverages the power of aptamers and will be integrated into user-friendly and cost-effective biosensor devices, making them ideal for field use. One of the key achievements of the project so far is the development of aptamers against trout cathelicidins by Novaptech. Cathelicidins are crucial antimicrobial peptides involved in the innate immune response of fish. By targeting these molecules, Cure4Aqua can provide valuable insights into the immune status of fish, enabling early detection of potential health issues. In addition to monitoring immune status, the project is also focused on detecting the presence of pathogenic agents. The selection of aptamers specific to bacteria of interest in aquaculture is currently underway. These aptamers will be designed to recognize pathogens for fishes, allowing for rapid and accurate detection of infections. The next phase of the project involves integrating these aptamers into biosensor devices. These devices will be simple to use and cost-effective, making them accessible to a wide range of users in the aquaculture industry. Field testing and validation of these devices will ensure their reliability and effectiveness in real-world conditions. For more information or to express your interest in collaborating on this innovative project, please contact us. Together, we can advance the field of aquaculture and ensure the health and well-being of our aquatic ecosystems. Read More 2DBioPAD: Supple graphene bio-platform for point of care early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease From October 2023 to 0ctober 2027 (48 months) The 2D-BioPad project is dedicated to advancing the early detection of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease through the development of innovative aptamer-based tools. By generating aptamers against specific biomarkers of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and integrating them into cutting-edge biosensors, this project aims to provide clinicians with a simple, rapid, and cost-effective diagnostic tool. Targeting clinicians, researchers, and healthcare providers, 2D-BioPad offers a novel approach to Alzheimer&#8217;s disease diagnosis. The project focuses on generating aptamers that will be grafted onto nanoparticles and included in biosensor involving for example a graphene film, ensuring high sensitivity and accuracy. One of the key achievements of the project so far is the identification of five biomarkers associated with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. Novaptech has successfully selected aptamers against two of these biomarkers: GFAP (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein) and NFL (Neurofilament Light Chain) (see page \u201cProducts\u201d). These aptamers are characterized by a high affinity in the nanomolar range, ensuring precise and reliable detection. Furthermore, one of the aptamers has been optimized and is only about twenty nucleotides long, making it highly efficient and easy to integrate into the biosensor. These aptamers have been transferred to our partners at 2D-BioPad for the design of aptasensors, which will be simple to use and cost-effective, ideal for clinical settings. Novaptech continues to develop aptamers against other relevant biomarkers, expanding the scope and effectiveness of the 2D-BioPad diagnostic tool. The integration of these aptamers into a biosensor is a crucial step in providing clinicians with a powerful tool for early detection and management of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. For more information or to stay updated on the progress of this groundbreaking project, please contact us. Together, we can make significant strides in the early detection and treatment of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, improving the lives of patients and their families. 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