The Global Cell Surface Markers Market Continues To Grow Owing To the Expansion of Laboratories and Advanced Clinical Technology Worldwide

 

Cell surface markers are specialized carbohydrates and proteins attached to the cell membrane of the living cells. These substances are produced by different cells to mark their locations and allow other cells to recognize them. While some cells have the specific job of enabling the movement of other molecules across their membrane, cell surface markers also play a role in the recognition and inter-cellular communication.

Some cell surface markers can be produced by nature itself, while others need to be introduced by means of a technique known as expression. Expression techniques involve injecting synthetic genes into cells and then exposing them to the outside environment, in the form of a virus, to allow their natural functions to be carried out. This technology has enabled researchers to introduce specific cell markers into various types of tissues and even into the germ cells that are responsible for the infection. Similarly, some cell surface markers have been developed and used successfully in animals, which is why they have been used in biotechnological and pharmaceutical research too. The most common cell surface markers available are fluorescently labeled proteins or DNA fragments. These markers are attached to the cell surface using a variety of methods, including electrophoresis and ligation.

The increasing expansion of laboratories worldwide is the main driver of the global cell markers market. For instance, according to National Academies Press, there are around 600 laboratories in the United Kingdom. Increasing automation in the laboratories is augmenting the growth of the global market. A huge inflow of information about details of the patients, medical information, medical test types, and the equipment requires streamlining of the processes. Moreover, the availability of faster and high-end cell sorting and analysis in clinical development facilities is benefiting the growth of the global cell markers market.

One important thing to note about cell markers is that there is a limit to the amount of time that they can be used before they lose their specific function. As the substance dries up, it releases the hydrophobic surface portion of the marker and becomes reabsorbed into the body. In the case of DNA, strand separation and cloning can often extend the useful life span of the DNA molecule. However, even with these methods, the lifespan of the cell marker can only be estimated. As such, it is important to ensure that the cell markers used are capable of sticking to the surface of the cells that they are designed to mark. However, less knowledge of the subject is the main restraining factor of the global cell surface markers market growth.

In North America, the demand in the global cell markers market is high, owing to the presence of several laboratories in the region.  For instance, according to Laboratory of Florida LLC, there are around 200,000 clinical laboratories in the United States. Owing to these factors, there have been significant key developments in the global cell surface markers market. For instance, in May 2020, Beckman Coulter introduced DxH 690T hematology analyzer.