Tolerx Announces Achievement of Milestones upon anti-CD4 Antibody Program Advancement and Initiation of Phase 1 Clin...(the CD4 receptor found on botheffector a...),Health

Date:8/5/2008

the CD4 receptor found on both effector and regulatory T cells. MTRX1011A is designed to block the activation and function of T effector cells and to favor dominance of T regulatory cells. This unique mechanism of action has the potential to ameliorate autoimmune disease symptoms not only through its direct action on pathogenic CD4 T cells, but by impacting downstream effects of CD4 T cells such as B cell autoantibody production.

About Tolerx

In addition to the anti-CD4 monoclonal antibody program, Tolerx is currently developing otelixizumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of autoimmune disease, specifically, type 1 diabetes with its collaboration partner, GlaxoSmithKline. Tolerx is also engaged in preclinical development of new monoclonal antibody product candidates that engage the body's immune system and promote and enhance immune responses. These antibodies are being assessed for potential benefit in the treatment of cancer, chronic viral diseases, and as an adjunct to vaccines. For more information, please visit http://www.tolerx.com.

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This press release contains certain statements that are preceded by, followed by, or that include the words "look forward," "will receive," "is expected to," "may have," "potential benefit" or similar expressions or the negation thereof. Such statements, which are not historical facts, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding Genentech's activities with respect to further development of MTRX1011A, the realization by Tolerx of any additional payments related to MTRX1011A and the anticipated clinical progress and development of MTRX1011A are all forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual performance or achievements of Tolerx to be m
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