Date:9/20/2010

1 Receptor Agonists GLP-1 is a naturally occurring peptide that is released within minutes of eating a meal. It is known to suppress glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells and stimulate insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells. GLP-1 receptor agonists are in development as an add-on treatment for type 2 diabetes and their use is endorsed by the EASD, the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology.

About the sanofi-aventis Diabetes Division Sanofi-aventis strives to be a 360 degree partner delivering innovative and integrated solutions for people living with diabetes. The Company currently has insulin products that are also available as injection pens for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Following the formation of its Diabetes Division, sanofi-aventis has agreements with other companies for the development of blood glucose monitoring solutions and the potential first regenerative treatment for diabetes.  Investigational compounds also in the pipeline include the once-daily injectable GLP-1 agonist lixisenatide as monotherapy and in combination with basal insulin as well as long-acting insulin analogs.

About sanofi-aventisSanofi-aventis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of everyone.  Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY). For more information, please visit: www.sanofi-aventis.com.Media Contacts: Susan BrooksUS:Tel: 908-981-6566E-mail: Susan.Brooks@sanofi-aventis.comYanyan ChangGlobal Diabetes Division:Tel: +49 69 305 22283E-mail: Yanyan.chang@sanofi-aventis.comMarisol Peron Corporate Media Relations:Tel: +33 (0) 1 53 77 45 02 Mobile : +33 (0) 6 08 18 94 78E-mail:
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