ROCKVILLE, MD and KYOTO, JAPAN -- 07/28/08 --
Seegene, Inc. and Shimadzu
Corporation today announced a strategic partnership to combine Seegene's
Seeplex® multi-pathogen tests with Shimadzu's MultiNA (1) analytical
platform. Under terms of the deal, Shimadzu and Seegene will collaborate on
integrating the Seeplex polymerase chain reaction-based tests with
Shimadzu's MultiNA high-speed electrophoresis system to provide a highly
sensitive, high-throughput multi-pathogen detection and analysis solution.
"This strategic agreement reinforces our plan to bring solutions, and not
only products, to our customers," said Dr. Jong-Yoon Chun, Founder and
Chief Executive Officer, Seegene. "Shimadzu's MultiNA is outstanding in the
market for electrophoresis analysis and a perfect match for the Seeplex
family of multi-pathogen tests."
"Seegene's novel multi-pathogen detection test working with Shimadzu's
next-generation electrophoresis systems creates an unparalleled screening
platform for laboratories around the world," said Yoshiyuki Togawa, General
Manager, Shimadzu. "Seeplex tests running on MultiNA is the fast, accurate
and efficient way for laboratories to screen for the most rampant and
debilitating pathogens infecting people around worldwide."
Shimadzu's MultiNA is a microchip electrophoresis system that quickly and
easily performs DNA and RNA nucleic acid size confirmation and
quantification. The system uses microchip technology to conduct fully
automated high-speed electrophoresis separation, and fluorescence detection
to perform high-sensitivity analysis.
Seeplex tests are based on a breakthrough multiplexing PCR technology
capable of detecting multiple pathogens in a single tube. Seeplex-based
tests deliver maximum specificity, reproducibility and sensitivity and can
be applied to a broad range of molecular diagnostics, including human,
animal, plant and microorganism. Currently, Seegene's Seeplex
multi-pathogen detection tests offer labs worldwide simple, cost-effective
and comprehensive screening for STDs, respiratory viruses, human
papillomaviruses, sepsis and pneumonia.
(1) MultiNA is Research Use Only.
About Shimadzu
Founded in 1875, Shimadzu Corporation develops and manufactures analytical
and monitoring equipment for science laboratories worldwide. Its products
include imaging systems for medical diagnosis such as ultrasound systems
and mobile X-ray systems, as well as spectrophotometers and chromatography
systems for the life science sector. For more information about Shimadzu's
extensive line of laboratory offerings, please visit www.shimadzu.com.
About Seegene
Seegene, Inc. is pioneering the field of multi-pathogen testing. Seegene
applies its novel and proprietary Seeplex system utilizing "DPO (Dual
Priming Oligo)" and "ACP (Annealing Control Primer)" to create
multi-pathogen tests delivering maximum specificity, reproducibility and
sensitivity. With over 360 citations and several patents and patents
pending, Seegene has been offering advanced molecular diagnostics services
to over 1,200 major global institutes in more than 30 countries. Seegene is
actively working with both the scientific and OEM business community.
Seegene's mission is to integrate Seeplex with disease diagnostics to
provide a new guideline for effectively treating patients. Seegene was
founded in 2000 and is based in Rockville, MD and Seoul, Korea. For more
information please visit www.seegene.com.
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Contacts:
Sangkil Lee, Ph.D.
Seegene Inc.
301-762-9066
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Constantine Theodoropulos
Boston Communications
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