<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PentaBind]]></title><description><![CDATA[PentaBind]]></description><link>https://www.pentabind.com/resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:20:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pentabind.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[PentaBind Joins £20m “Project Alpha 10.6” Initiative to Advance Next-Generation Precision Cancer Therapies]]></title><description><![CDATA[PentaBind is proud to announce its role in Project Alpha 10.6, a £20 million UK initiative  that aims to transform recycled nuclear material into targeted alpha-emitting cancer medicines. The programme is funded by Innovate UK ’s Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme (SMMIP) and led by United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL)  and Medicines Discovery Catapult  (MDC). PentaBind contributes as the consortium’s targeting specialist, applying its AI-driven aptamer...]]></description><link>https://www.pentabind.com/post/pentabind-joins-the-20m-project-alpha-initiative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692865ef05a24a4ad95ab430</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:01:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc21_790bd3050b2e43079431e6b3a4952f8e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rory Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA vs RNA Aptamers: A Practical Guide to Stability, Binding, and Use Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction In the fast‑moving world of molecular tools, think of aptamers as tiny “keys” made from single strands of DNA or RNA, each...]]></description><link>https://www.pentabind.com/post/dna-vs-rna-aptamers-a-practical-guide-to-stability-binding-and-use-cases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68875407065ca46efae9ad9c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc21_571ac21ee1294943848c0d774d69bf97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rory Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aptamer vs Antibodies -  Insights on Biosensing Applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aptamers and antibodies are two distinct classes of binding molecules widely used in biosensing but differ fundamentally in structure and production. They represent two distinct tools in the molecular toolbox. It is important to understand which tool is right for your project.

This article provides an objective comparison of aptamers vs antibodies across three main biosensing applications: lateral flow, electrochemical sensors and surface plasmon resonance. ]]></description><link>https://www.pentabind.com/post/aptamer-biosensor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686309b6f2f431b5b265c755</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:50:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc21_3f5f9d9005864a63a13e0121337a7785~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rory Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aptamer 101 - How Nature's Molecular Keys Are Unlocking Biotech’s Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction In the ever‑evolving field of biotechnology, imagine a “molecular key”, engineered to fit exactly one lock; whether that lock is a viral surface protein, a rogue cancer cell, or the faintest trace of a biochemical marker. Aptamers serve as these precisely crafted keys: short strands of DNA or RNA that fold into defined shapes, allowing them to bind tightly to chosen targets. They stand alongside antibodies in the molecular binder toolbox, offering comparable precision while...]]></description><link>https://www.pentabind.com/post/what_are_aptamers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f54e57fece5ced8d65d5e8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:27:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc21_44e97a97f0f14665b0efc52e1bbf51f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rory Ryan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>