Akcell Biotech
Private Company
Funding information not available
Overview
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in North Miami, Florida, Akcell Biotech is a private, early-revenue stage company operating in the molecular diagnostics space. Its core business involves the sale of proprietary 'AK™PCR' mutation screen kits for key genetic targets like JAK2, BRAF, BRCA1, and KRAS, used in diagnosing various cancers and genetic conditions. The company also lists genomic services, including CRISPR editing and sequencing, suggesting a broader technology services platform alongside its product portfolio.
Technology Platform
Proprietary real-time PCR (AK™PCR) assays for mutation screening; Genomic services including DNA/RNA isolation, SNP screening, sequencing, and CRISPR editing in microbes.
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Competitive Landscape
Akcell operates in the highly competitive molecular diagnostics market, competing against giants like Qiagen, Roche, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, as well as numerous specialty diagnostic firms. Its success depends on offering superior performance, cost-effectiveness, or niche targeting for its specific AK™PCR kits.