SENOMYX ANNOUNCES CORPORATE UPDATE AND THIRD QUARTER 2009 FINANCI...(m. Also in November 2008 Senomyx and Fi...)

Date:11/5/2009

m. Also in November 2008, Senomyx and Firmenich entered into a collaboration under which Firmenich has exclusive rights to commercialize S2383 on a worldwide basis in virtually all product categories. Firmenich is conducting pre-commercialization activities for S2383, including responding to project proposals from key customers.

Activities are ongoing to identify enhancers of fructose, a key sugar component of high fructose corn syrup, which is used widely by the beverage industry. Senomyx has discovered potential fructose enhancers that demonstrated activity in the Company's proprietary sweet receptor screening assays. Company scientists are now continuing evaluation of the most promising potential enhancers and conducting confirmatory testing.

Senomyx has also commenced activities to discover enhancers of Rebaudioside-A (also known as Reb-A or rebiana), a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant that is often associated with off-tastes and a lingering aftertaste. A Reb-A enhancer could potentially allow the usage of lower quantities of Reb-A, maintaining the desired sweetness while reducing unwanted tastes. Initial screening of the corporate sample library has identified potential enhancers of Reb-A that are active in the assays.

• Bitter Blocker Program: The primary goals of this program are to reduce or block bitter taste and to improve the overall taste characteristics of foods, beverages, and ingredients. Senomyx has completed successful initial safety studies and development activities with two bitter blockers. The Company and one of its partners are currently evaluating these and additional bitter blockers for potential further development.
  

Senomyx is also working with Solae on the discovery and development of bitter blockers that modulate and control bitterness in certain soy-based products. Senomyx bitter blockers have demonstrated a taste proof-of-concept with several representati
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