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- ArcticZymes Technologies ASA develops, manufactures, and commercializes recombinant enzymes for molecular research, in vitro diagnostics, and biomanufacturing applications, including salt-active nucleases that perform effectively in high-salt and low-temperature conditions. The company offers core products such as M-SAN HQ and SAN HQ nucleases for DNA and chromatin removal in viral vector production for gene therapy and vaccines; GMP-grade variants including M-SAN HQ GMP, SAN HQ GMP, and SAN HQ GMP neo; ELISA kits like SAN HQ ELISA SensoPlus for residual enzyme detection; molecular tools including Cod Uracil-DNA Glycosylase, T7 RNA Polymerase, AZtaq DNA Polymerase, R2D Ligase, and Proteinase HQ; and supporting enzymes for PCR, RNA manipulation, and bioprocessing workflows. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Tromso, Norway, ArcticZymes Technologies operates globally with primary revenue from the USA, Europe, and other regions, serving biopharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and diagnostic developers through its ArcticZymes AS subsidiary. Recent developments include the launch of GMP-grade M-SAN HQ in 2025 to enhance viral vector manufacturing integration; introduction of SAN HQ ELISA SensoPlus and SAN HQ GMP neo in December 2024 for cell, gene, and vaccine biomanufacturing; an exclusive European distribution partnership with Brenntag Specialists Pharma in 2025 for its bioprocess nuclease range; extension of research collaboration with the Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology on salt-active nucleases for bionanoparticle purification; and a new board chairman appointment in 2024 alongside strategic hires in business development and marketing to drive customer-centric growth.