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Nanogen Launches First Multiplex Protocol

Published in Blood Weekly, November 29th, 2001

Nanogen, Inc., (NGEN) has completed internal validation of a multiplex DNA-based protocol for the detection of two genetic mutations, Factor V Leiden and Factor II 20210 Mutation (Prothrombin), at a single location on Nanogen's NanoChip microarray.

Both mutations play a key role in the detection and risk assessment of certain cardiovascular disorders characterized by blood clot formation (thrombosis), potentially allowing preventive measures to be taken to reduce the chance for the onset of heart attack or stroke. This is the company's third internally validated research protocol. The anticipated users of the protocol include CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act)...

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