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Jun 24, 2013
Seegeneto feature extended mutation detection technology for companion diagnostics at AACC 2013
Gaithersburg,Maryland and SEOUL, Korea, June 24, 2013?Seegene Inc., (096530.KQ), a leading developer of multiplex molecular diagnostic technologies and tests, today announced it wouldbe unveiling its multiplemutation detectiontechnology to accelerate the development of companion diagnostic (CDx)tests at the 2013 American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) annual meeting, held in Houston, from July 30? August 1.
A major benefit of this technologyis that it successfully transformsexisting, conventional real-time instruments into powerful systems for simultaneous detection of multiple mutation targets in a single channel. Seegene has now extended the capabilities of its real-time PCR technology to simultaneously detect more than 20 different mutations, including insertions, deletions, and point mutations, in a single tube and single reaction.
“The extended capabilityof real-time PCR formutation detection is a natural progression of our technology. The ability to detect and differentiate mutations is critical, but the ability to detect those mutations without any wild-type signal on current real-time instrumentation is a significant advancement in molecular diagnostics, and in particular companion diagnostics,” said Dr. Jong-Yoon Chun, founder, CTO and CEO of Seegene.
Key features of this technology include:
Dr. Chun added, “We want to make the technology widely available on the market. We believe that this mutation detection technologyhas the potential to strengthen the businesses of traditional diagnostic companies, and ‘wake up’ a large portion of the market to new opportunities. That is why we are initiating an aggressive licensing and OEM campaign to make this technology broadly available.”
To set up a meeting with Seegene and learn more about mutation detection technologysend an email to jasonbae@seegene.com
Or visit Seegene atbooth 3115 at AACC in HoustonJuly 30th? August 1st, 2013.
About Seegene
Seegene is the world’s leading developer of multiplex molecular technologies and multiplex clinical molecular diagnostics (M-MoDx). Seegene’s core enabling technologies ? ACP™, DPO™, READ, andTOCE™ - are the foundation for multiplex molecular diagnostics and companion diagnostic tests that can simultaneously detect, differentiate, detect minority species and quantitate multiple targets with high sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility. Seegene’s products detect multi-pathogens with great reliability and throughput, ultimately providing the most economical basis for saving time, labor and cost. Seegene’s mission is to maintain leadership in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, genetics, pharmacogenetics, and oncology using innovative proprietary technologies.
For more information please visit www.seegene.comor call +82-2-2240-4081.