Enzymes for TNO LAMP test

Enzymes for TNO LAMP test
Since May 2020, DSM has been helping TNO to develop an accelerated COVID-19 coronavirus test kit based on a LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) test.

Scientists at DSM in Delft have been putting their biotechnological expertise and extensive experience to use, conducting an investigation for TNO into the suitability and development of enzymes which play a crucial role in the LAMP test. Currently, these enzymes are produced abroad. Scale-up and domestic production will help the Netherlands to become less dependent on a small number of international test providers. DSM contribution to the development of the LAMP test is at cost price.