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Kane Biotech Receives Patent for Aledex Biofilm Technology in New Zealand

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Feb 11 2011

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Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KNE), a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms, is pleased to announce the issuance of Patent No. 564904 entitled "Antimicrobial Compositions and Uses Thereof" by the New Zealand IP office.

Aledex is a synergistic and broad-spectrum combination of Protamine Sulfate and Chlorhexidine used to prevent microbial growth and biofilm formation. This patent covers the method of preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm-embedded microorganisms on medical devices such as urinary and vascular access catheters.

"We are very pleased that our unique Aledex biofilm technology for medical device coatings has been patented in New Zealand. We now have 14 issued and 28 pending patents covering our biofilm technology platforms," stated Gord Froehlich, President and CEO of Kane Biotech.

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