S*BIO Expands Pipeline With the Development of a Unique Flt3 -CDK Inhibitor as a Targeted Therapy for Acute... (induction and post-remissionchemotherapy...)

S*BIO Expands Pipeline With the Development of a Unique Flt3 -CDK Inhibitor as a Targeted Therapy for Acute Leukemias

Date:11/27/2007

induction and post-remission chemotherapy. The 5 year overall survival rate for elderly patients with AML is 5-15% and about 30% in younger adults*.

About S*BIO Pte Ltd

S*BIO is a privately-held biotech company focused on the research and clinical development of novel targeted small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer with leading programs around histone deacetylases (HDAC) and kinases. Its lead candidate, SB939, has entered the clinic in 2Q 2007. It recently announced that a second compound, SB1518, would enter the clinic in 1H 2008.

In line with its vision to be a leading fully-integrated oncology-focused biotech company in Asia Pacific, S*BIO has established a state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure, complemented by a strong clinical development team. S*BIO has strong linkages with a network of medical oncologists in Asia Pacific and its investors include Bio*One Capital, Novartis Bioventures and other international funds. More information about S*BIO can be found at http://www.sbio.com.

S*BIO Pte Ltd:

Stephen Keith Rhind, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

Tel: +65 6827 5000 (Singapore)

Stephen_rhind@sbio.com

Russo Partners:

Tony Russo +1 212-845-4251

Tony.Russo@russopartnersllc.com

Andreas Marathovouniotis +1 212-845-4253

Andreas.Marathis@russopartnersllc.com

*source: Datamonitor

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