Presentation of Data on Progen's Cancer Epigenetic Target...(is a globally focusedbiotechnology compa...),Health

Date:5/30/2008

is a globally focused biotechnology company committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule pharmaceuticals primarily for the treatment of cancer. Progen has built a focus and strength in anti-cancer drug discovery and development. Progen targets the multiple mechanisms of cancer across its three technology platforms, angiogenesis, epigenetics and cell proliferation. Progen has operations in Australia and the US.

About Epigenetics: Epigenetics is defined as inherited changes in gene expression that are not associated with changes in the DNA sequence itself, but rather are associated with changes in the activation and regulation of gene transcription. Its role in cancer, through the aberrant silencing or repression of gene expression, is now recognized and a number of epigenetic targets in oncology have now been identified. LSD-1 is the first enzyme identified to specifically demethylate histone proteins (demethylates Lysine 4 of histone H3) and plays an important role in the regulation of specific cancer suppressor genes. LSD-1 inhibitors prevent the action of LSD-1, causing increased levels of histone methylation, resulting in the reactivation of the cancer suppressing genes.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on current management expectations. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results due to certain risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks associated with drug development and manufacture, risks inherent in the extensive regulatory approval process mandated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, delays in obtaining the necessary approvals for clinical testing, patient recruitment, delays in the conduct of clinical trials, market acceptance of PI-88, PI-166, PG545, PG11047 and other drugs, future capital needs, general economic conditions, and other risks and uncertaint
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