University of Lyon 1 and the Institute of Analytical Sciences use Elementar technology to advance lung cancer research
Researchers at the Institute of Analytical Sciences (ISA) at University of Lyon 1 are using Elementar’s GC5 and isoPrime100 systems to investigate stable isotope signatures in lung cancer samples. By combining bulk isotope analysis with compound-specific isotope analysis of amino acids, the team is exploring how isotope patterns can provide new insights into cancer metabolism.
The research focuses on developing reliable analytical approaches for complex and limited biopsy samples. Using Elementar technology, the team has established a workflow capable of analyzing 16 amino acids with high repeatability for δ¹⁵N measurements. The results demonstrate the potential of stable isotope analysis to support the identification of metabolic differences between cancerous and healthy tissue and contribute to the development of potential isotopic biomarkers.
For the team, a key advantage of the Elementar setup is ease of use in the everyday operation of the system, allowing them to analyse these critical samples with speed. The team also highlights the overall excellent quality of support they receive from the local Elementar service team when they need advice and guidance with the instrumentation.
The University of Lyon 1 and the Institute of Analytical Sciences (ISA) in Villeurbanne
About the University of Lyon 1 and the Institute of Analytical Sciences
The Institute of Analytical Sciences (ISA) is based in Villeurbanne-Lyon, France, and is connected with the University of Lyon 1. The institute’s work includes advanced analytical science and stable isotope research across biomedical, biochemical and origin-related applications. Within ISA, Professor Illa Tea leads the ATOMIC team and a research group of around 10 people, focusing on stable isotope methods and multidimensional approaches for complex samples.
