UPPSALA, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Pyrosequencing AB (Stockholm:PYROA) (Other OTC:PYRSF) today announced that the acclaimed Pyrosequencing(TM) Vacuum Prep Tool is now available for all 96-well format Pyrosequencing genetic analysis systems -- extending the benefits of batch processing 96 post-PCR samples in less than 15 minutes to PSQ(TM)96MA and PSQ(TM)96 System customers. The Vacuum Prep Tool is also more cost-effective due to doubling the life of the 96 filter probes within the hand-held device. Sample preparation convenience and workflow ergonomics are further improved with the introduction of the new accompanying Vacuum Prep Workstation. The bench-top Workstation consists of a Vacuum Prep Tool in combination with the new Worktable, which contains strategically placed solution troughs, an integrated vacuum pressure gauge and a storage position for the Vacuum Prep Tool. The new Worktable is available as an upgrade package for previously purchased Vacuum Prep Tools.
About Pyrosequencing AB
Pyrosequencing AB develops, manufactures and sells complete solutions for rapid applied genetic analysis based on its proprietary Pyrosequencing(TM) technology, a broadly applicable DNA sequencing technique. Pyrosequencing is a leader in the global market in Applied Genomics with nearly 250 systems sold to major pharmaceutical and biotech companies and prestigious research institutions worldwide. The Company actively collaborates with industry leaders to develop clinical applications of the technology for disease diagnosis, clinical prognosis and pharmacogenomics testing.
Pyrosequencing products include the bench-top PSQ(TM)96, PSQ(TM)96MA and PSQ(TM)HS 96A Systems, all of which utilize proprietary software and reagent kits. Among Pyrosequencing's customers are AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Schering-Plough, Bristol-Myers Squibb, the NIH, the CDC, the Karolinska Institute, Genzyme Corp., Biogen, Oxagen, NASA, DuPont Agriculture, The London IDEAS Genetic Knowledge Park, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The Web address is www.pyrosequencing.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pyrosequencing AB Ingela Berglund Theresa McNeely, Sr. Director Director Product Management Investor/Public Relations ingela.berglund@pyrosequencing.com theresa.mcneely@pyrosequencing.com Phone + 46 18 56 59 75 Phone: 1 508-389-9911
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