DNAprint Genomics (DNAG)

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I don't recall seeing this particular detail on DNAP's assoc. w/LNA - every thing is interesting/educational w/our co. and in end result adds up, all a part of educating ourselves thoroughly:

DNAPrint Obtains a Supply Agreement on the LNA Technology From Exiqon
2002-08-27 DNAPrint genomics, Inc. announced that it has obtained a non-exclusive right of supply from the Danish company Exiqon A/S to incorporate Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA(TM)) technology into certain of its pharmacogenomics and forensics tests.

DNAPrint kits use small DNA probes to query specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within an individual's genome. The probes contain molecular "addresses" that targets each particular SNP much like a street address targets a postal letter. Most kits made today contain natural DNA; however there are a number of technical advantages associated with using artificially modified DNA molecules instead. The supply agreement signed today enables DNAPrint to use a specially modified DNA called LNA(TM) in the construction of its test kits. Exiqon holds the patent for the LNA(TM) technology.

Ann