CombiMatrix Announces First in a Series of Catalog Expression Arrays -- Human Drug Metabolism Array.NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:CBMX)(Nasdaq:ACTG ACTG Acting ACTG AIDS Clinical Trial Group ACTG Actuating/Actuator ) announced today that its CombiMatrix group has made available to researchers a new CustomArray(TM) Human Drug Metabolism Drug Metabolism/Interactions Definition Drug metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down and converts medication into active chemical substances. Precautions Drugs can interact with other drugs, foods, and beverages. Array. This array enables researchers to screen a panel of genes and "splice variants" known to be critical for the pharmokinetics and metabolism for both established and new drugs. "This catalog array, for drug metabolism, is the first in a series of catalog arrays which we will be releasing over the coming months," stated Dr. Amit Kumar, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CombiMatrix. "We have recently launched our low density and high density arrays, and our catalog array initiative is intended to provide customers with pre-designed arrays for common studies in pharmaceutical research." The Human Drug Metabolism Array is based on the most recent available information regarding genes that control drug metabolism. This array provides complete coverage of the Cytochrome cytochrome (sī`təkrōm'), protein containing heme (see coenzyme) that participates in the phase of biochemical respiration called oxidative phosphorylation. p450 gene family, UDP-glucuronosyl-transferases (UGTs), glutathione-transferases (GSTs), sulfo-transferases (SULTs), and N-acetyl-transferases (NATs). Metabolism has a major impact on the effectiveness of a drug, as well as, potential adverse reactions adverse reactions, n.pl unfavorable reactions resulting from administration of a local anesthetic; responsible factors include the drug used, concentration, and route of administration. . Understanding of drug metabolism enables researchers to develop superior drugs. In addition, an understanding of drug metabolism can help clinicians determine safer and more effective drugs for individual prescriptions. This array will provide a tool for understanding how humans metabolize me·tab·o·lize v. 1. To subject to metabolism. 2. To produce by metabolism. 3. To undergo change by metabolism. metabolize to subject to or be transformed by metabolism. drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease , metabolic diseases, cancers, and others. The array may also help limit the number of adverse reactions, which annually kill approximately 100,000 people in the US alone. CombiMatrix's technology enables researchers to customize an array for any organism and standardize their expression results on a single platform using the most up to date information while maintaining the capability to compare to existing data. This helps ensure consistent and reproducible array results and facilitates data sharing around the world. ABOUT CUSTOMARRAY(TM) CustomArrays(TM) are semiconductor-based arrays (approx. 1 cm2) integrated onto a standard 1" x 3" slide format. CombiMatrix synthesizes oligonucleotides in situ In place. When something is "in situ," it is in its original location. to build CustomArrays. This revolutionary technology allows CombiMatrix to deliver CustomArrays in days. Sensitivity and performance metrics are available on the company's main web site and at www.customarray.com. Researchers can place orders for CustomArray products by contacting CombiMatrix at (800) 985-2269 or by accessing CombiMatrix's order site at www.customarray.com. ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION Acacia Research Corporation comprises two operating groups: Acacia Technologies Group and CombiMatrix Group. The CombiMatrix group is developing a platform technology to rapidly produce customizable active biochips, which are semiconductor-based tools for use in identifying and determining the roles of genes, gene mutations and proteins. CombiMatrix's technology has a wide range of applications including DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. synthesis/diagnostics, siRNA synthesis, drug discovery, and immunochemical im·mu·no·chem·is·try n. The chemistry of immunologic phenomena, as of antigen-antibody reactions. im detection. CombiMatrix provides DNA arrays to researchers under the CustomArray(TM) brand. CombiMatrix's Express Track(sm) drug discovery program is a systems biology approach, using its technology, to target common viral diseases with siRNA compounds. The Acacia Technologies Group develops, acquires, and licenses patented technologies. 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