LAS VEGAS – September 27, 2004 – Biopolymer Engineering will present recently published research on the mechanism of action of its patented immune-enhancing compounds on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at SupplySide West International Trade Show and Conference at the Ventian & Sands Expo.

Brian Brandley, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Development for Biopolymer Engineering, will present, “Mechanism of Action of WGP® 3-6 and BetaRight 3-6®: Unlocking the Secrets of this Potent Immune Modulator.” The presentation will explore new research published in the July 2004 issue of The Journal of Immunology, the official publication of the American Association of Immunologists. 

“Understanding how beta glucan works in the body is critical to developing efficacious nutritional supplements and functional foods,” said Dr. Brandley.

The presentation, which is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in rooms 803-804, is sponsored by The E.T. Horn Company, the U.S. distributor of Biopolymer Engineering’s immune specialty ingredient products.

About SupplySide Trade Shows and Conferences
SupplySide is the world’s largest exhibition of functional, healthy and botanical ingredients. The event is designed for manufacturers of dietary supplements, functional foods and natural personal care products. Virgo Publishing produces SupplySide and is the publisher of Natural Products Industry Insider and other publications.

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.

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