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eGene Launches Its RNA QC Gel Cartridge Kit for Its HDA-GT12 Genetic Analyzer for Performing Quality Control of RNA Samples Before Gene Expression Analyses

Posted on: Thursday, 28 July 2005, 18:01 CDT

eGene Inc. (OTCBB:EGEI) today announced the launch of the GCK-RNA QC (Quality Control) Gel Cartridge Kit for its HDA-GT12(TM) Genetic Analyzer to perform RNA sample quality check prior to gene expression analyses.

The GCK-RNA QC Gel Cartridge Kit is recommended for checking the quality of total RNA, poly A RNA, cRNA, cDNA and fragmented RNA or fragmented cDNA prior to the northern blots, real-time PCR, micro-array and microchip hybridization assays as well as for cDNA library constructions.

"The sequencing of the human genome has revolutionized the biological research. This has given a big boost to gene expression research in the field of cancer and is also being applied to other wide variety of diseases including immune and inflammatory diseases, central nervous system disorders and cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Ming S. Liu, CEO of eGene Inc. "The integrity of RNA samples is crucial for gene expression analysis. As the RNA quality can have a tremendous effect on downstream analysis, determining the quality and quantity of RNA is an essential step before gene expression analysis."

"The sensitivity, reproducibility and reliability of the GCK-RNA QC Gel Cartridge Kit coupled with complete automation and high-throughput feature of the HDA-GT12(TM) Genetic Analyzer will give us an exceptional place in the marketplace," said Monisha Singh, global marketing manager of eGene Inc.

"We are very excited for our system as it will allow the scientific community to perform more effective and efficient laboratory work with their RNA samples. We also welcome strategic partnership for this fast-growing market," said Dr. Liu.

eGene has indicated that customers have already purchased the HDA-GT12(TM) Genetic Analyzer system and GCK-RNA QC Gel Cartridge Kit for performing quality control on RNA samples.

Unique features of eGene's HDA-GT12(TM) System are as follows:

-- Fully automated (no manual loading)

-- High-throughput (96-well format)

-- Rapid (12 samples analyzed in less than 10 minutes or 96 samples analyzed in less than 1.3 hours)

-- Highly competitive cost per sample

About eGene Inc.

eGene Inc. offers low-cost, micro-fluidic, miniaturized, digital Genetic Analyzer Systems, which are critical to the present and future of biological materials testing applications. The company's current products detect, quantify, identify and characterize DNA/RNA at unprecedented specificity and sensitivity, and automate routine and non-routine laboratory and industrial procedures critical to product safety, development, quality and productivity. For more information, visit eGene's Web site at: www.egeneinc.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs. Actual results may vary from those currently anticipated based upon a number of factors. The company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Source: Business Wire

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