Microcalorimeters

For interaction analysis and stability

Microcalorimeters

Our microcalorimetry instruments

Microcalorimeters are ultrasensitive calorimetry instruments that measure very small heat changes from chemical reactions. Microcalorimeters use small sample volumes, making them suitable for biomaterials such as proteins, nucleic acids and lipids.

PEAQ-ITC

Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)

The Gold Standard for measuring affinity and stoichiometry

PEAQ-ITC

PEAQ-ITC Automated

Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)

Fully automated, hands free ITC for increased productivity

PEAQ-ITC Automated

PEAQ-DSC

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Gold standard protein stability analysis for research applications

PEAQ-DSC

PEAQ-DSC Automated

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Gold standard protein stability analysis for the regulated environment

PEAQ-DSC Automated

Why is a microcalorimeter right for my application?

Microcalorimeters are used to study binding interactions between molecules, and conformational changes such as protein unfolding. Since microcalorimeters measure heat, microcalorimetry is considered a label-free quantification technique. Also, microcalorimeters do not require proteins and other biomaterials to be captured or immobilized.

Detection of heat change by microcalorimeters is non-optical and does not rely on measurements of fluorescence, so microcalorimeters can be used with essentially any naturally occurring protein or biopolymer materials. Applications range from confirming intended binding targets in small molecule drug discovery to the development of stable biologic drugs.

Microcalorimeters include two types of instruments: Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)  and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).    

Malvern Panalytical microcalorimeters

MicroCal range

MicroCal range

Microcalorimeters for characterization of biomolecular stability and intera...

We offer the MicroCal PEAQ-ITC and MicroCal PEAQ-DSC microcalorimeters. 

MicroCal microcalorimeters have been manufactured since the 1970s and are the leading provider of microcalorimeters for life sciences and drug discovery and development. 

MicroCal PEAQ-ITC and MicroCal PEAQ-DSC microcalorimeters are precision manufactured for sensitive heat detection, as well as ease of use and reliability. All MicroCal microcalorimeters are supplied with advanced instrument control and data analysis software.

How our products compare

  • PEAQ-ITC

    The Gold Standard for measuring affinity and stoichiometry

    PEAQ-ITC
    • Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)
    • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
  • PEAQ-ITC Automated

    Fully automated, hands free ITC for increased productivity

    PEAQ-ITC Automated
    • Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)
    • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
  • PEAQ-DSC

    Gold standard protein stability analysis for research applications

    PEAQ-DSC
    • Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)
    • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
  • PEAQ-DSC Automated

    Gold standard protein stability analysis for the regulated environment

    PEAQ-DSC Automated
    • Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)
    • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)