August 26, 2004 — Research and Markets announces the addition of “Viral Expression Systems: Industry Trends and End-User Analyses” to its offerings.

The viral expression systems market features applications designed to efficiently deliver genes for basic research purposes. As the technology has become more accepted in the scientific community, an increasing number of research programs are utilizing viral expression systems in their experimental work. However, market expansion will be limited by competition from in - house developed products, safety issues with in vivoapplications, and these systems? application to only basic research in the foreseeable future.

The market for commercialized viral expression systems is estimated to reach $4.0M in 2003 and growth will continue at a moderate compound annual rate of nearly 11% to 2008 to reach approximately $6.7M worldwide with regional distribution of U.S. 60%, Europe 20%, Japan 10%, and rest of the world with 10%.

This report includes an in - depth analysis of current viral expression systems technologies and incorporates case studies, company profiles, market trends, and identified challenges and strategic options for viral expression systems companies seeking to advance their market opportunities. The study also provides

For a thorough analysis of this important market, the report:
- analyzes leading viral expression systems technologies
- Incorporates the results of an end - user survey
- provides a market forecast from 2003 to 2008 with detailed assumptions for each company and the industry as a whole
- identifies various market trends and implementation challenges
- provides strategic options for viral expression systems companies interested in capitalizing on market opportunities

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