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Affymax Announces Results From Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Hematide,for the Treatment of Anemia in Dialysis Patients

Hematide in hemodialysis patients with stable baseline Hgb levels between 10 and 12.5 g/dL on previous Epoetin Alfa therapy. The endpoints were Hgb and reticulocyte levels, Hematide dose adjustments and red blood cell transfusions. In addition, adverse and serious adverse events were monitored.

Pharmacodynamic data were presented on the 90 patients who had completed six months of treatment. Mean reticulocyte increases were observed after every Hematide injection. The mean Hgb level, which was 11.5 g/dL at baseline, was maintained within +/- 1 g/dL at the end of six months of treatment. In the 165 patients who received drug in this study, Hematide was generally well tolerated with an adverse event profile consistent with the hemodialysis patient population.

About Hematide

Hematide is a novel synthetic, pegylated peptide that binds to and activates the erythropoietin receptor. The product is being developed for treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease and cancer.

About Affymax, Inc.

Affymax, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel peptide-based drugs to improve the treatment of serious and often life-threatening conditions. Affymax's lead product candidate, Hematide(TM), is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and cancer. For additional information, please visit www.affymax.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the timing, design and results of the Company's clinical trials and drug development program, the timing and likelihood of the commercialization of Hematide. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the continued safety and efficacy of Hematide in clinical development, the potential for once per month dosing, regulatory requirements and approvals, research and deve
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