Microbix Biosystems Inc. Identifies Specific Proteins that Allow X and Y Sperm Cells to be Separated; Files for Provisional Patent
TORONTO, June 12 /CNW/ - Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX:MBX) announced
today that it is has made a significant discovery that takes it a major step
forward in commercializing its animal reproduction technology.
The Company has been able to identify specific proteins that allow
female-producing and male-producing sperm cells to be separated, and has also
developed the monoclonal antibodies that will be used to commercialize this
process. This is the first time that sex-specific proteins have been
positively identified. Microbix has filed a provisional patent on this
discovery.