December 17, 2007. Real-time detection and quantification of clinically significant levels of human micro RNAs (miRNA) in experimental samples is demonstrated with AlphaSniffer's prototype biosensor.

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AlphaSniffer announces successful detection of low levels of human micro RNA 122 and miRNA 124 in experimental samples. Micro RNAs are short, 20-24 bases, oligonucleotides shown to up- or down- regulate production of wide variety of proteins in plants and living organisms, including humans. In particular, abnormal levels of micro RNA 122 and 124 have been linked to brain and liver cancers in humans.

Accurate detection of small concentrations of these miRNAs opens a possibility for robust and early diagnostic of these cancers and timely drug intervention. This achievement positions AlphaSniffer's biodetector as a unique platform serving currently unmet needs of the rapidly developing field of miRNA research and miRNA related drug development efforts.