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Acologix, Inc. Series
C Financing Totals $30 Million With Second Closing
Hayward, CA-February 14, 2006 — Acologix Inc., a privately
held biopharmaceutical company, announced the second closing of
the Company’s Series C Financing, adding approximately $4.5
million in additional new equity. In addition to the first closing
from December 2005, the Company has now raised a total of $30 million
in Series C funds. New institutional and venture capital investors
joined existing shareholders in the second closing.
Acologix plans to use the majority of the funding for Phase III
clinical development of AC-820, its drug candidate for the treatment
of uremic pruritus in dialysis patients. Additionally, the Company
also plans to continue development of its hard tissue regeneration
compound, AC-100, as well as AC-200, a drug candidate aimed at reducing
serum phosphate levels associated with chronic kidney disease.
Acologix has raised approximately $77 million to date through
three rounds of private financing.
About Acologix, Inc.
Acologix, a privately held biopharmaceutical company, is developing
and commercializing innovative biopharmaceuticals targeting osteo-renal
diseases, including chronic kidney disease, renal osteodystrophy,
bone repair and regeneration, periodontal disease, general dentistry
and oral care. Acologix is partnering with Toray Industries, Inc.
of Japan on the development and commercialization of AC-820 (or
TRK-820) for the treatment of uremic pruritus in dialysis patients.
AC-820 is being studied in a European Phase III pivotal clinical trial,
with a United States Phase III trial scheduled to launch in the second
half of 2006. AC-100 (Dentonin®), a novel small peptide with
dental and orthopedic applications, is currently being studied in
two Phase II clinical studies, one in dental restoration procedures
and another for the repair of periodontal defects. Acologix is also
developing AC-200 (Phosphatonin) to treat hyperphosphatemia and
subsequent clinical problems associated with chronic kidney disease.
For more information go to www.acologix.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking” statements.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause
results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements.
The forward-looking statements include statements regarding product
development and cannot be guaranteed. Acologix undertakes no obligation
to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result
of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking
statements in this press release should be evaluated together with
the many uncertainties that affect Acologix’s business.
Company Contact
Yoshi Kumagai
President and CEO
Phone: 510.512.7200
Fax: 510.786.1116
ir@acologix.com
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