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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
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