Affymetrix Intros New Axiom Array - Analyst Blog
April 13 2011 - 12:30PM
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Genetic products maker Affymetrix Inc (AFFX)
has broadened its Axiom Genotyping Solution (a high-throughput
genotyping platform) with the launch of the Axiom Genome-Wide CHB 1
Array. It is the first commercial product designed to maximize
genetic coverage of common alleles (an allele is one of a pair or
series of genes) in the Han Chinese
population.
The Genome-Wide CHB 1 Array will offer researchers a powerful
and cost-effective tool for studying disease and
characterizing the genetic basis of the disease in the Han Chinese
population. The Han Chinese are an ethnic group representing
roughly 92% of the overall Chinese population.
Genome-Wide CHB 1 represents the company’s third
population-designed array for the Axiom Genotyping Solution
platform. It has the highest coverage of variants in important
biological categories compared with other arrays with a similar
number of markers.
Affymetrix’s Axiom array platform (launched in October 2009) has
been a key driver for its DNA business, representing roughly 40% of
total volumes in fourth-quarter fiscal 2010, boosted by healthy
customer demand. Affymetrix expanded its Axiom platform last year
with the launch of the Axiom Custom Genotyping Arrays, enabling it
to address the latest trends in genetic research.
The automated Axiom platform supports Genome-Wide Association
Studies (a study of genetic variation) and customized arrays. The
Axiom includes microarray plates, reagent kits and data analysis
tools and leverages the GeneTitan system, Affymetrix’s
next-generation microarray platform.
California-based Affymetrix is a leading provider of
microarray-based products and services to the global research
community. Along with Illumina Inc. (ILMN), it is
one of the two major providers of microarray technologies primarily
used in the field of genetic research. Microarrays have emerged as
an important research tool as they can be used to examine hundreds
of thousands of genes simultaneously.
Affymetrix has expertise in gene expression monitoring arrays,
which are used to identify correlations between genes, determine
their biological functions, and identify patterns that enable more
accurate disease classification. The company is expanding its
customer base through new product introductions and strategic
alliances.
Affymetrix continues to enjoy steady end-user demand for its
arrays as evidenced by sustained volume growth over the past few
quarters. However, the company remains challenged by a soft
operating backdrop in Europe and competitive product offerings that
leverage advanced technologies.
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