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Date:7/16/2008

ive treatment, Alzheimer's is one such disease. The second disease that AFFiRiS has chosen to tackle is atherosclerosis, where a tailor-made vaccine is also under development. The company's development pipeline is already full, with the business model - which we support in full - envisaging a new product entering clinical testing every two years."

About AFFiRiS GmbH (as at July 2008):

AFFiRiS GmbH develops peptide-based vaccines for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis and other diseases that urgently require a medical solution. The company has established platform technologies and registered the corresponding patent families. The first patents have already been issued. The company employs 35 highly qualified members of staff on 600msquared of rented laboratory facilities at the Campus Vienna Biocenter (http://www.affiris.com).

About MIG-Fonds:

The participation of MIG Verwaltungs AG in AFFiRiS GmbH represents the continuation of a tried-and-tested approach. Investment is only made in selected companies in Germany and Austria after their viability has been thoroughly audited. Its innovative, high-potential products and the entrepreneurial skills of its management teams are both key. MIG Verwaltungs AG is supported by Alfred Wieder AG. This specialist in venture capital is experienced in the sale of holdings and is therefore the first point of contact for any potential investors.

Contact for AFFiRiS GmbH:

Dr. Walter Schmidt

Campus Vienna Biocenter 2

1030 Vienna

Austria

T +43-1-798-1575-10

E office@affiris.com

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