EAGAN, MN – October 21, 2004 – Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. Vice President of Research & Development Brian Brandley, Ph.D. will present recently published cancer research on October 30 at the Japanese Society for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Kanabawa.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely accepted in Japan. According to a 2002 survey of 1,000 Japanese respondents, 66 percent of adults used at least one CAM therapy in the past 12 months. In comparison, 42 percent of U.S. adults turned to a CAM therapy during the same period. The most popular CAM in Japan was dietary supplements (42 percent).

Dr. Brandley will present data on Biopolymer Engineering’s yeast-based beta glucans, which preclinical studies have demonstrated enhanced the effectiveness of cancer monoclonal antibodies and vaccines. The company’s research also shows that the beta 1,3/1,6 molecular structure of the yeast beta glucan is more potent than mushroom glucan products.

Biopolymer Engineering markets its WGP^â 3-6 and BetaRight^â 3-6 beta glucans as ingredients in dietary supplements and functional foods in Japan. The company’s marketing and distribution partner in Japan is Nihon SiberHegner K.K., which is part of DKSH, a Zürich-based marketing and sales organization.

In addition, Dr. Brandley will participate as a panelist in an international symposium entitled, "Functional Food: Its Present and Future Situation Worldwide.” He will discuss on functional food trends in the U.S.

About Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. is pioneering carbohydrate biotechnology to develop proprietary compounds that enhance the immune system and provide the opportunity to improve global health. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company has more than 40 U.S. patents and patents pending, with additional filings in more than 20 countries that protect its products and compounds. Biopolymer Engineering is developing applications for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, functional foods, cosmetics and animal feed and nutrition. Website: www.biopolymer.com.

About DKSH
DKSH is the No.1 Services Group in Asia, focusing on sourcing, marketing, sales, logistics and distribution. Founded and deeply rooted in Asia, DKSH successfully bridges complex markets within and between Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Market Intelligence is our core competence. A profound understanding of market conditions, product and applications expertise is our trademark. We combine marketing and logistics skills and enhance them through unique networks established over a corporate history of one and a half centuries. DKSH is the preferred partner for quality companies expanding their business in complex and demanding markets. DKSH is headquartered in Zürich and operates in 35 countries globally. It coordinates a network of 250 business locations across Asia and another 15 business locations in Europe and the Americas. Website: www.dksh.com.

Contact:
David Walsh
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
651-256-4606