Assay Designs(TM), Inc. Announces Release of First Available Product for Multiplex...

Assay Designs(TM), Inc. Announces Release of First Available Product for
Multiplex Analysis of Heat Shock Proteins

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Assay Designs, Inc., a leading
provider of immunoassay kits, antibodies, and reagents to the life science and
translational research markets, has announced the release of the first
commercially available multiplex assay dedicated to the analysis of heat shock
proteins and molecular chaperones, the MultiBead(TM)* HSP/Chaperone 8-Plex
Kit.

The bead-based multiplex immunoassay enables measurement of HSP client
proteins (Akt and Akt phosphor-Ser473) and HSPs (Hsp27 phospho Ser15, Hsp27
phospho-Ser82, Hsp40, Hsp60, Hsp70 and Hsp90 alpha) in cell lysates. The assay
utilizes monoclonal antibodies or antigen affinity purified polyclonal
antibodies covalently coupled to latex beads. The detection antibodies are
conjugated to biotin followed by a streptavidin-PE conjugate and analyzed on a
dual-laser flow cytometer. The HSP/Chaperone panel provides a sensitive,
rapid and specific method for accurately determining analyte levels in cell
lysates.

"This new multiplex research tool builds on our core competency as a leader in
cellular stress research, which was solidified with our acquisition of
Stressgen Bioreagents in 2005," stated Mike Vespremi, Product Manager for
Assay Designs. "Building on that expertise we've created a multiplex panel
with specific benefits for many of our core customers where one had not
previously existed."

The MultiBead technology, which already has products for inflammatory markers,
is a major focus for Assay Designs research and development department and
several additional panels are expected to launch this calendar year.

Additionally, Assay Designs has made available a complete update of the
MultiBead Analysis Software in releasing version 2.0. This newest iteration
of the MultiBead software has a more intuitive and graphical interface which
complements additional features including the usage of dot-density scatter
plots, the ability to change and recalculate experimental parameters in real
time, and more extensive result reporting with customizable data output. The
new software package also allows the user to create experimental templates for
streamlining analysis of similar experiments, as well as the ability to save
progress at defined points in the analysis so it can be completed or
recalculated at another time. MultiBead Analysis Software v2.0 (PC and Mac
versions) is available for download at no charge to customers from the Assay
Designs website.

About Assay Designs, Inc. (now an Enzo Life Sciences company)
Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Assay Designs develops and manufactures immunoassay
(ELISA) kits, luminescent reagents, antibodies, proteins, and extracts used
for life sciences research. The company markets these products under the Assay
Designs and Stressgen(R) brand names. Researchers use the company's products
to detect and quantify molecules that are important in inflammation, cell
signaling, and cellular stress. New assay platforms include MultiBead(TM)*
bead-based multiplex immunoassay kits and ImmunoSet(TM) ELISA development
reagents.

*MultiBead is Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM. Office

www.assaydesigns.com

SOURCE Assay Designs, Inc.

Emily Riess of Assay Designs, Inc, 800-833-8651, info@assaydesigns.com