The KM family of compounds is part of CombiMatrix's new internal
program to develop therapeutics for exposure to terror weapons. 4) , "A notable case refers to
thermoelectric generators containing huge amounts of the radioactive
element strontium-90 (the amount of radioactivity per source is
similar to the release of this radioactive element from the Chernobyl
accident). Majority of funding focuses on top homeland security agenda priorities:
transportation, border, and port security

RESTON, Va. The majority of the funding will be
allocated to prevent the seizure of communications and infrastructure , as well
as respond to any type of attack, whether chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear , or explosive in nature.5 billion over the next five years.

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There is particular
concern about strontium -90 not only in radioactive fallout but also as
the main component of dirty bombs because of its high level of
radioactivity and potential availability. Department of Defense for
drugs and vaccines against chemical and biological threat agents. CombiMatrix's Express Track(SM) drug discovery
program is a systems biology approach, using its technology, to target
common viral diseases with siRNA compounds . These statements are based upon our
current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. The Senate Bill 12 "Targeting Terrorists More Effectively
Act of 2005" is valued at $3."
INPUT 's complete Homeland Security Technology Grants INPUT/Output(R)
report is available to clients of INPUT's Information Services subscription
program.

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Information about the Acacia Technologies Group and the
CombiMatrix Group is available at www. Large-scale technology projects in the bill include the
implementation of radiation detection portal equipment and integrated cargo
inspection systems .
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Radiological weapons include nuclear weapons (and associated
fallout) as well as dirty bombs, which use conventional explosions to
disperse radioactive material in a wide area.S. "Our program on
treatments for exposure to terror weapons fits well with our
Department of Defense program on detection of biological- and
chemical-warfare agents.
The CombiMatrix group is developing a platform technology to
rapidly produce customizable active biochips, which are
semiconductor -based tools for use in identifying and determining the
roles of genes, gene mutations and proteins . patents, and certain foreign counterparts, covering
technologies used in a wide variety of industries including
audio/video-on-demand, digital ad insertion, interactive television,
broadcast equipment , data transmission, cache coherency, data file
synchronization, data matrix bar codes, dynamic manufacturing models,
product activation, encryption, image resolution and enhancement,
dynamic manufacturing models, scheduling software, interstitial
Internet advertising, interactive simulation systems, peer to peer
network communications, spreadsheet programs, endoscopic cameras,
video noise reduction , and audio/video synchronization. Our actual
results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in
any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and
uncertainties, including the economic slowdown affecting technology
companies, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid
technological change in our markets, changes in demand for our future
products , legislative, regulatory and competitive developments and
general economic conditions., New legislation introduced to
Congress this year recommends over $11 billion in grant funding to be spent on
technology -focused initiatives to prevent terrorist attacks and address key
security vulnerabilities, according to a report released today by INPUT, the
quantifiable leader in government market intelligence.

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For more information on
strontium-90 and effects of exposure, please see the EPA web page
http://www.

This category contains sites on the War on Terrorism.

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As a
subset of that program, KM-668 is designed as a treatment for exposure
to radiological weapons. Once incorporated into bone,
strontium-90 results in long -term exposure to radiation and greatly
increases risk of various forms of cancer, including bone cancer,
cancer of tissue near bone, and leukemia.com
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The House Bill 153 "Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2005"
is proposing $7. The prevention and response measures
outlined in the bill include the need for inter-operable communications
systems, protection for public transit operations, employee security
preparedness training, and improved security surveillance systems. INPUT tracks more than a
half trillion dollars in contract and grant opportunities within the US
federal, state + local government markets, as well as tender opportunities
throughout the European Union and United Kingdom.

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CombiMatrix provides DNA arrays to researchers under the
CustomArray(TM) brand. Acacia controls 29 patent portfolios , which
include 126 U. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, recent
and forthcoming Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports
on Forms 8-K and 8-K/A, and other SEC filings discuss some of the
important risk factors that may affect our business, results of
operations and financial condition . This funding
will target border and port security enhancements and cargo container security
upgrades . For more information about
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David
Danley, Director of Homeland Security and Defense Programs at
CombiMatrix.

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For example, uncontrolled
sources scattered around the former Soviet Union are accessible to
theft and smuggling, according to the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA Bulletin vol.
Amit Kumar, President and CEO of CombiMatrix. We undertake no obligation to
revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any
reason. Current top priorities
in the homeland security agenda focus on increasing the dependency on highly
technical solutions to protect the nation against terrorist threats at its
borders, seaports, and within mass transportation systems.

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Strontium-90 in the environment can be ingested, after which it is
absorbed and deposited in bone.

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"Legislation introduced in early 2005 earmarks at least $11 billion in
funding for state and local governments to implement technologies that will
improve homeland security," added Haleen.

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"With agreements between the United States and the old Soviet
Union to reverse nuclear proliferation, the perceived threat from
radiation has diminished along with research to counter its effects on
the human body.
The Acacia Technologies group develops , acquires, and licenses
patented technologies.5 billion to be spent over the next five years to increase
rail and public transportation security.
With more than 500 million people crossing the borders of the United
States at legal points of entry each year, which includes approximately 330
million non-citizens, border and port security is at the center of attention
of several bills.

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----Acacia
Research Corporation (NASDAQ:CBMX ) (NASDAQ:ACTG) announced today that
its CombiMatrix group has moved KM-668, the lead compound in its KM
family of therapeutics, into pre-clinical development and animal
testing.

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these grant programs in order to identify new business opportunities at an
earlier stage in the contract lifecycle.com or call 703-707-3500.

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"Anxiety over the safety of our major
roadways and points of entry has produced a large number of aggressive and
valuable technology grant programs covering many facets of transportation and
border security.
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gov/radiation/radionuclides/strontium . Danley led the
advanced development program at the U.
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CombiMatrix Initiates Animal Studies on Therapeutic Compound to Treat Exposure to Terror Weapons

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Anti-Terrorism Programs to Receive Over $11 Billion in New Technology Grants

"Concern over national security inadequacies and potential terrorist
attacks continues to drive the grant funding trends," said Suzy Haleen,
manager of grant products at INPUT.

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epa. Prior to his joining CombiMatrix, Dr. We plan to continue our internal efforts and
disclose information as we achieve similar milestones," stated Dr."

ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

Acacia Research Corporation comprises two operating groups: Acacia
Technologies Group and CombiMatrix Group. CombiMatrix's technology
has a wide range of applications including DNA synthesis /diagnostics,
siRNA synthesis, drug discovery, and immunochemical detection.

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KM-668 is a radioprotectant
for treatment of exposure to strontium-90. Treatments currently available date from research done
decades ago, and products that are available today such as iodine
tablets and Prussian Blue have no effect on reducing the uptake of a
hazardous, "bone seeking" isotope like strontium -90," said Dr.
"We have a number of ongoing internal drug development efforts,
and KM-668 is the first of our internally developed compounds to reach
the animal testing stage.com

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