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Anthim(TM) Background

Anthim is high affinity monoclonal antibody that targets the protective antigen component of anthrax infection, blocking the bacteria's ability to form deadly toxins. It is being developed for prophylaxis and post-exposure treatment of inhalation anthrax. Anthim has been granted Fast Track status and Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA and is being developed under the FDA Animal Rule, a regulatory process specifically designed for the development of medical countermeasures to bioterror threats. In April of 2007, Anthim was selected to R&D Directions' list of "100 Great Investigational Drugs.

About Elusys' Heteropolymer Antibody(TM) Technology

HP Antibodies represent a new approach for the treatment of antibiotic resistant infections distinct from traditional therapies. HP Antibodies utilize natural immune system mechanisms to clear pathogens and provide a means to develop novel drug candidates targeted against bacterial, viral and fungal infections. By targeting a unique immune receptor, HP Antibodies enhance a natural clearance mechanism and direct the rapid removal of pathogens from the circulation to tissue macrophages. Elusys is currently working on novel approaches to the treatment of Staphylococcus and Candida infections using HP antibodies.

About Elusys

Elusys is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of life- threatening infectious disease. Current venture investors include Essex Woodlands Health Ventures LLC, Invesco Private Capital, Crescendo Ventures, MedImmune Ventures and Pfizer. For more information please visit http://www.elusys.com.