Palatin Technologies, Inc. Reports Initiation of Human Trials for the Treatment of Congestive Hea...(n of action is believed to relate to dim...),Health

Date:10/31/2007

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About Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Currently in the U.S., CHF affects nearly 5 million people and 550,000 new cases of CHF will be diagnosed this year. Despite the treatment of CHF with multiple drugs, almost all CHF patients will experience at least one episode of acute CHF that requires treatment with intravenous medications in the hospital. Congestive heart failure has tremendous human and financial costs. Annual medical expenditures for CHF are estimated to be $28.8 billion.

About Palatin Technologies, Inc.

Palatin Technologies, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing targeted, receptor-specific small molecule and peptide therapeutics. The Company's internal research and development capabilities, anchored by its proprietary MIDAS(TM) technology, are fueling product development. Palatin's strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders in order to maximize their commercial potential. The Company currently has collaborations with AstraZeneca and the Mallinckrodt division of Covidien. For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin Technologies' website at http://www.palatin.com.

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