Protein Fractionation Market: Introduction
- Protein fractionation is referred to as a process of separation or purification of single or multiple protein from complex mixture of protein based on differences in a specific property of individual component. It is a major step in Proteomics, which is a science of protein analysis. Key limitation of protein and peptide analysis is their heterogeneity in terms of their physiochemical properties. Hence, the protein fractionation technique is a highly useful for protein analysis in various field such as life sciences and food sciences. Fractionation makes it possible to separate more than two components in a single run. This property sets it apart from other separation techniques. Technological advancements led to high throughput, more resolution, and enhanced sensitivity in the protein fractionation as well as at other stages of protein analysis.
- The protein fractionation market is highly fragmented; the fractionation methods are being upgraded consistently, and the demand for better and cost effective techniques is increasing. Moreover, proteins are the major area of focus for food, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics industries. The consumption of proteins depends on the type of source such as plant or animal. Plant protein, being a sustainable source of protein with high digestibility, is witnessing an increase in demand.
Key Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities of Global Protein Fractionation Market
- Rise in lifestyle diseases is fueling awareness about health, which is boosting the fitness, sports, and weight management industries. Proteins are utilized in the food industry primarily in the manufacture of sports nutrition products, meat extenders, infant formula, dietary supplement, nutraceuticals, and various processed food.
- The various forms of proteins used by food and pharma industries are protein isolate, concentrate, and textured proteins. Increased demand for specific forms of proteins fueled the demand for protein fractionation. The global protein fractionation market is primarily driven by the increase in the proteomics activities, growing outsourcing of proteomics services, advancement in the biopharmaceutical industry along with plasma protein therapies, and increase in the government and private funding in emerging countries. Additionally, emergence of new market players further boosts the protein fractionation market.
North America to Capture Major Share of Global Protein Fractionation Market
In terms of region, the global protein fractionation market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America held a prominent share of the global market in 2020 due to development of advanced techniques for protein fractionation and well established biopharmaceutical and food industries in the region. However, the market in Asia Pacific and Latin America is estimated to expand at a rapid pace due to an increase in research base activities, primarily in the drug discovery and development area, in these regions. Asia and Latin America offer significant opportunities to the market owing to the significant presence of contract research organizations and less regulations in these regions, as compared to that in the U.S. and Europe.
Key Players Operating in Global Protein Fractionation Market
The number of companies operating in the protein fractionation market has been increasing in the last few years. However, major global players in the protein fractionation market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporation, Agilent Technologies, and Bio-Rad Laboratories. These companies account for a notable share of the global market. Other players include GE Healthcare Lifesciences, Danaher Corporation, Waters Corporation, PerkinElmer, Luminex, Sigma Aldrich Corporation, and Affymetrix, Inc. Major players operating in the global protein fractionation market are:
- Affymetrix Inc.
- Agilent Technologies Inc.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
- Bruker Corporation
- Clontech
- Danaher Corporation
- GE Healthcare
- Luminex Corporation
- Merck KGaA
- New England Biolabs
- Perkinelmer Inc.
- Qiagen
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Waters Corporation
- Sigma Aldrich Corporation
Global Protein Fractionation Market: Research Scope
Global Protein Fractionation Market, by Technique
- Cellular Location
- Solubility/Hydrophobicity
- Protein Size
- Protein Charge
- Protein Isoelectric Point (PI)
- Other
Global Protein Fractionation Market, by Type
- FLAG
- IS
- GST
- Cation
- Anion
- Maltose-Binding Protein
- DNA-Binding Protein
- Other
Global Protein Fractionation Market, by Application
- Clinical Nutrition
- Infant Formula
- Sports and Slimming Food
Global Protein Fractionation Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia & New Zealand
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
