Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure analysis is a cutting-edge technique for determining the three-dimensional molecular structure of biomolecules, such as proteins, protein complexes, and viruses, at near-atomic resolution. Over the past decade, cryo-EM has emerged as a game-changing technique in structural biology following major advancements in direct electron detection cameras, specimen preparation methods, image processing software, and computer hardware. Commercially available cryo-EM services are empowering researchers across academia and the biopharmaceutical industry to elucidate biomolecular structures without the need for protein crystallization. The global cryo-EM structure analysis services market is projected to grow substantially in the coming years as adoption of the technique accelerates for structural and functional studies.
Market Dynamics:
The global cryo-EM structure analysis services market is driven by increasing investments from governments and private entities to establish core cryo-EM facilities. Large core laboratories established by organizations, such as eBIC, offer subsidized access to cutting-edge cryo-EM infrastructure, fueling market growth. Continued technological advancements including improved detectors, automated data collection, and high-performance computing are further expanding the scope and lowering the barrier of cryo-EM. However, lack of skilled workforce remains a key challenge for wider adoption. The market also faces restraints from the high capital investment required for setup and operations of cryo-EM facilities. Meanwhile, growing pharmaceutical R&D expenditure on structural characterization of biomolecules and multipronged marketing efforts by service providers are opening up new opportunities for market expansion.
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