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GenVault Corporation Launches GenTegra(TM) DNA

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 General News
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 8 GenVault Corporation, the leaderin dry, room temperature biosample management, announces the launch of aninnovative new product, GenTegra(TM) DNA. GenTegra DNA is a proprietaryinorganic matrix with built-in oxidative protection and antimicrobial activityfor dry, room temperature transport and storage of purified DNA. GenTegra DNAis provided in ready to use aliquots, and purified DNA dried within GenTegraDNA is simply and fully resolubilized with water for direct downstreammolecular analysis.
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"GenVault's goal is to provide solutions that enable efficiency inbiosample management for genomic-based medicine and research. GenTegra DNA isthe first of GenVault's next generation of core innovative technologies thatwill include a broad range of sample types," said David Wellis, Ph.D., CEO ofGenVault.
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"Our goal at the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics of developing rapidand large-scale genotyping techniques for identifying genetic variations thatconfer predispositions to human disorders and traits is well served byinnovative technologies such as GenTegra(TM) DNA. Preservation of DNAintegrity in a dry state room temperature environment such as GenTegrabenefits large scale studies and any worldwide genomic community efforts,"said Dr. Mark F. Leppert, Ph.D, Professor and Co-Chair, Department of HumanGenetics, University of Utah.

"Our work at Scripps Translational Science Institute benefits frominnovative technologies such as GenTegra(TM) for storing and transporting DNAsamples with our collaborators. The genotyping results of frozen samples andsamples stored with GenTegra at room temperature were identical, indicatingthat recovered samples were of high purity and quality," said Sarah ShawMurray, Ph.D., Director of Genetics, Scripps Genomic Medicine, The ScrippsTranslational Science Institute.

"Wildlife species conservation efforts are impacted by improvements ingenetic testing and management of increasing numbers of purified DNA samples.GenTegra(TM) DNA Tubes provide an innovative method of storing DNA safely atroom temperature. DNA integrity is preserved and pure, high molecular weightDNA is easily recovered for immediate use in downstream applications. Currentand future studies in our laboratory on large mammals from North America andAfrica will benefit from innovative storage and shipping solutions such asGenTegra DNA," said Natalie Halbert, Ph.D, Research Assistant Professor,Conservation Genetics and Genomics, Texas A&M University.

"Our collaborative initiatives will benefit a great deal from innovativetechnologies like GenTegra, especially in sharing and storage of biosamplesfrom global cohorts. We were pleased with the high yield and quality of theDNA that we recovered from the GenTegra DNA tubes," said Maurine Hobbs, Ph.D.,Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University ofUtah.

Maintaining DNA integrity as well as simplifying laboratory workflows isno longer a concern with long term storage at room temperature. GenTegra(TM)DNA ensures sample stability and is compatible with the most demandingmolecular assays. GenTegra along with the full suite of GenVault productsprovide smart, environmentally and financially sustainable solutions whichcomplement and enhance existing cryostorage systems.

For more information on GenTegra DNA, please visit our GenTegra DNAwebpage at: http://www.genvault.com/gentegra

About GenVault

GenVault is the global leader in providing biosample workflow, transport,and storage solutions for genomic medicine, discovery and identification.Today, GenVault is empowering over 150 pharmaceutical companies, medicalcenters, academic institutions and law enforcement agencies to more fullyleverage the rapidly growing genomics industry. As a scalable and reliablecomplement to traditional freezers and DNA purification systems, the company'sdry state platform enables the extraction, preservation, recovery, anddistribution of DNA at room temperature. Future systems will accommodateproteins and RNA to provide a comprehensive solution. From the GenPlate to theDynamic Archive, GenVault is continuously developing and refining bestpractices for biomolecule sample management and preservation. For moreinformation visit GenVault at www.genvault.com .CONTACT: Rene Nunez, Senior Product Marketing Manager GenVault Corporation (760) 268-5200

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