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Exhibit 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
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NAME JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION/ORGANIZATION
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Biotage, Ltd. England and Wales
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Target Quest, LLC California
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Target Quest, Inc. California
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Target Quest B.V. The Netherlands
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Target Quest Holding B.V. The Netherlands
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