Released on = October 26, 2006, 9:56 am

Press Release Author = Neil Watson

Industry = Biotech

Press Release Summary = PREMIER Biosoft International today announced an alliance
with MRC-Holland to develop a software package for designing custom MLPA® probes

Press Release Body = PREMIER Biosoft International, a leading bioinformatics
company, and MRC-Holland, the inventors of MLPA® technology, announced an alliance.
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA®) is a method to establish
the copy number of up to 45 nucleic acid sequences in a single reaction. Detecting
copy number changes in the genome, the primary application of MLPA® technology, is a
widely researched area. Current efforts are directed towards more comprehensive
cataloging and characterization of these changes. MLPA® probes are able to
discriminate between sequences that differ by just one nucleotide, making them a
highly sensitive and precise tool for detecting the changes. It is rapidly becoming
the most favored among the currently used methods.

The alliance will help MLPA® users design custom oligos for genes that do not have
kits available. Currently, no such design tool exists. \"With this collaboration,
both PREMIER Biosoft and MRC-Holland will use their core competencies and expertise
to develop a powerful bioinformatics tool for MLPA® users.\" commented Kay Brown,
V.P. Business Development and Marketing.

About PREMIER Biosoft International:
Founded in 1994, the company is a group of computer scientists and molecular
biologists dedicated to producing cutting-edge intuitive software for the molecular
biologist. The goal of the company is to study the most recent innovations in
molecular biology and translate them into software products that aid biologists.
Additional information about PREMIER Biosoft International is available at
http://www.PremierBiosoft.com

About MRC-Holland
MRC-Holland published its first article about MLPA® technology in 2002 and since
then, its product range has grown explosively. The company now offers well over a
100 different MLPA® tests for a wide range of applications, from rare genetic
diseases to tumor analysis. MRC-Holland aims to make the MLPA® technology available
to all scientists and works in close collaboration with researchers around the
world. More information about MRC-Holland can be found on www.MLPA.com.


Contact:
Arun Apte
PREMIER Biosoft International
650-856-2703
http://www.PremierBiosoft.com


Web Site = http://www.premierbiosoft.com

Contact Details = PREMIER Biosoft International
3786,Corina Way
Palo Alto,CA
Phone: 650-856-2703
Fax: 650-618-1773
Email: support@premierbiosoft.com