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Pharmacotherapy 28(8):992-998 (2008) About the DMET Plus ProductThe DMET Plus Product, which includes an array, reagents, and software, deliversa robust, cost-effective method of directly measuring variations in genesassociated with drug metabolism and transport. The panel includes markers in allFDA-validated genes3 and covers more than 90 percent of the current ADME Coremarkers as defined by the PharmaADME group (). In total, theDMET Plus Product offers 1,936 drug metabolism and transport markers. For moreinformation on the DMET Plus Premier Pack, please visit: the SNP Array 6.0The SNP Array 6.0 is a single microarray that runs on the GeneChip System tosimultaneously measure more than 1.8 million markers for genetic variation. Thearray enables researchers to genotype more markers across more individuals at alower cost per sample compared to other methods. These higher-powered studiesincrease the probability of discovering genes associated with complex diseases.For more information on SNP Array 6.0, please visit AffymetrixGeneChip microarray technology is the industry-standard tool for analyzingcomplex genetic information. After inventing the technology in the late 1980s,Affymetrix scientists have been dedicated to developing innovative products thatprovide researchers with a more complete view of the genome.

These productsaccelerate genetic research and enable scientists to develop diagnostics andtailor treatments for individual patients by identifying and measuring thegenetic information associated with complex diseases. Today, Affymetrixtechnology is used by the worlds top pharmaceutical, diagnostic, andbiotechnology companies, as well as by leading academic, government, andnon-profit organizations. Affymetrix has installed more than 1,800 systemsaround the world and more than 14,000 peer-reviewed papers have been publishedusing its microarray technology Affymetrix is headquartered in Santa Clara,Calif. For more information about Affymetrix, please visit the companys websiteat Affymetrix, the Affymetrix logo, and GeneChip are trademarks of Affymetrix,Inc. Forward-looking StatementsAll statements in this press release that are not historical are"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the SecuritiesExchange Act as amended, including statements regarding Affymetrix"expectations," "beliefs," "hopes," "intentions," "strategies" or the like. These and other risk factors are discussed inAffymetrix Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and other SECreports, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for subsequent quarterlyperiods.

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