Clemente Associates LLC is a nanotechnology research company based in Prescott, Arizona. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in developing magnetic nanoparticle-based technologies for various applications, including fertility enhancement, fetal DNA analysis, pathogen depletion, and protein/cell isolation. Their innovative approach avoids the use of columns or pressure devices, reducing cellular damage and enabling efficient capture of analytes, cells, and proteins in both microliter and liter volumes.
Key Technologies
- Fertility Enhancement: Clemente Associates has collaborated with fertility clinics to purify sperm samples for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, achieving a 70% pregnancy rate. Their nanoparticle technology depletes apoptotic sperm, damaged acrosomes, and fragmented DNA, while reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and promoting sperm hyperactivation.
- Fetal DNA Detection: The company has developed non-invasive techniques to capture fetal cells as early as five weeks gestation, enabling early prenatal screening.
- Pathogen Depletion: Clemente Associates has created reusable silver magnetic particles for sterilization in food and beverage applications, contributing to food safety.
- Protein and Cell Isolation: Their technology facilitates the capture and purification of proteins and cells, enhancing research in various biological studies.
