September 15, 2003 06:00 AM US Eastern Timezone
Centrex, Inc. Featured in Latest Issue of Biometric Watch
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2003--Centrex, Inc. (OTCBB:CNEX) today announced that it has recently been featured in an article in the September 2003 issue of Biometric Watch. The article discusses Centrex`s development agreement with Micronics, Inc. and the application of microfluidics technology to single molecule nucleic acid detection. Centrex had recently announced the signing of a development agreement with Redmond, Wash.-based Micronics, Inc. to design and develop disposable, multipurpose microfluidics lab cards that incorporate Centrex`s single molecule nucleic acid detection (" SMD" ) technology.
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Centrex`s SMD technology has been exclusively licensed from Los Alamos National Laboratories and represents advantages over existing DNA and RNA detection methods as well as culture-based test methods. The technology eliminates the need for amplification of the target DNA, which reduces the possibility of false positive and negative test results -- common concerns identified with other test procedures. Centrex`s detection system is designed to be adaptable to the detection of a variety of bacterial or viral organisms by recognizing the unique DNA or RNA fingerprint of the organism.
Centrex plans to focus on the commercialization of a first product that provides a simultaneous multi-channel detection system that is compact, fully automated and capable of monitoring the presence of biological agents in air, food and water. Potential additional applications for the Centrex technology include bioterrorism and Homeland Security, food and water processing, blood supply screening, and general DNA/RNA testing.
Micronics, Inc. offers full service custom lab card development and integrated instrumentation on behalf of clients worldwide. Micronics has both an established microfluidics-based patent portfolio and extensive experience in providing essential " microplumbing" of fluids to on card micro-electrical-mechanical systems (MEMS) devices, sensors, adsorbents, lateral flow strips, reagents, and membranes. Micronics can also embed glass, silicon, and other features on card. Micronics provides lab card prototyping as well as commercial lab card production services. For additional information, visit www.micronics.net.
For more information, visit the Centrex website at www.centrexcorporation.com or contact Ron Wheet at 843-971-4848.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this document should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect our business. Those uncertainties are discussed in the Company`s SEC filings.
Contacts
Centrex, Inc., Tulsa
Ron Wheet, 843-971-4848