The global aptamers market size is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period, 2021-2028. The growth of the market is attributed to numerous advantages offered by these small molecules in comparison to established antibodies.

Aptamer is an artificial chemical antibody that is generated from the randomized nucleic acid library by three simple steps, which are binding, separation, and amplification. The selected aptamer has a high binding affinity with the target molecule. In most cases, aptamer was found to be better than other antibodies.
Aptamers are short, single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules that can selectively bind to a specific target, including proteins, peptides, carbohydrates, small molecules, toxins, and even live cells. These molecules have a variety of shapes due to their tendency to form helices and single-stranded loops. The huge number of possible tertiary structures allow aptamers to bind with high affinity through van der Waals, hydrogen bonding, and electrostatic interactions, to peptides or protein targets.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities:
- Ongoing advancement in aptamer development technologies is a prominent driver that is expected to contribute to the growth of the global aptamers market.
- Increasing research and development expenditure is augment the aptamers market growth.
- Lack of awareness of these technologies in middle and low-income countries can act as major restraints of the market.
- Many aptamers have failed to meet the requisite safety and clinical studies. Thus, companies had to terminate their clinical investigation, which in turn, can hamper the market growth.
- The outbreak of COVID-19 had negatively impacted the aptamers market. However, the market is anticipated to recover soon.
- Aptamers are chemically synthesized, which eliminates batch-to-batch variation and demands less time for development. This factor can create lucrative opportunities for industry players during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global aptamers market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Aptamers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Types (Nucleic Acid and Peptide) and Applications (Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Research and Development, and Others)
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Regional scope
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North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Aptagen, LLC., Base Pair Biotechnologies, Inc., NOXXON Pharma, SomaLogic Inc., and Aptamer Group, AM Biotechnologies LLC, Aptamer Sciences Inc., Aptus Biotech S.L., TriLink BioTechnologies Inc., and Vivonics Inc.
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Aptamers Market Segment Insights:
Nucleic acid segment to grow at a rapid pace
Based on types, the market is divided into nucleic acid and peptide. The nucleic acid segment is anticipated to account for a key share and is anticipated to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period. Rising research and development initiatives on DNA-based aptamers is driving the segment growth. Nucleic acid-based aptamers are chemically equivalent of antibodies and can form secondary and tertiary structures that are capable of specifically binding proteins or other cellular targets, contributing to the segment growth.
Diagnostics segment to account a major market share
Based on applications, the market is divided into diagnostics, therapeutics, research and development, and others. The diagnostics segment is anticipated to account for a major share due to rising demand of aptamers. These molecules are presently being used as a bio-recognition element in a variety of diagnostic systems in order to detect viral proteins, either in the blood or infected cells.

North America to account a considerable market share
On the basis of regions, the market is segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. The market in North America is anticipated to dominate the aptamers market due to rapid technological advancements and high investment and funding to support the development of aptamers. Moreover, growing acceptance of personalized medicine is aiding the market grow in the region.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The global aptamers has been segmented on the basis of
Types
Applications
- Diagnostics
- Therapeutics
- Research and Development
- Others
Key Players
- Aptagen, LLC
- Base Pair Biotechnologies, Inc.
- NOXXON Pharma
- SomaLogic Inc.
- Aptamer Group
- AM Biotechnologies LLC
- Aptamer Sciences Inc.
- Aptus Biotech S.L.
- TriLink BioTechnologies Inc.
- Vivonics Inc
Competitive Landscape
The major players of the market are Aptagen, LLC., Base Pair Biotechnologies, Inc., NOXXON Pharma, SomaLogic Inc., Aptamer Group, AM Biotechnologies LLC, Aptamer Sciences Inc., Aptus Biotech S.L., TriLink BioTechnologies Inc., and Vivonics Inc.
Companies are focusing on innovation, expansion, and acquisitions to expand their market share.
