노스퀘스트(NOSQUEST)

Company

NOSQUEST

NOSQUEST is an affiliated company of ASTA(listed on KOSDAQ) that has successfully developed MALDI-TOF(Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization – Time of Flight) mass spectrometer. NOSQUEST has developed the country's first MALDI-TOF-based integrated diagnostic system. We provide the qualified diagnostic service with low cost and rapid resulting in early prediction and treatment for common diseases, cancer, and degenerative brain diseases.

NOSQUEST is a team of highly motivated people consisting of Ph.D. researchers (approx. 20% out of total) and has researched more than ten years in this field funded by the Korean government.

The MALDI-TOF diagnostic system is globally considered as high value-added technology. In this regard, our advantages would be enhanced price competitiveness and better miniaturization technique compared to competitors.

NOSQUEST Business Field

  • Medical 1 Rapid diagnosis for
    clinical microorganism,
    Epidemiological investigation,
    Drug resistance
  • Medical 2 Early prediction for
    cancer and degenerative
    brain disease
  • Livestock Industry Diagnosis for
    disease causative microorganism,
    Management of feed contamination
  • Agriculture Grain and crop contamination
    management, Microorganism
    analysis in plant and soil,
    Effective microorganism research
  • Fishery Industry Diagnosis for aquatic
    pathogenic microorganism,
    Management of drinking water,
    Fish and shellfish contamination management
  • Food Industry Food production management and QC,
    Research for fermented food,
    Diagnosis for microorganism in food
  • Industry Production
    management in process, QC,
    Contamination management
  • Public Health Management of national
    infectious disease,
    Prevention of bioterrorism