Dr. Stephen J. Nicholls joins as guest speaker
TSX Exchange Symbol: RVX
CALGARY, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Resverlogix Corp. ("Resverlogix" or the
"Company") (TSX: RVX) is pleased to announce for the first time the
"Mechanism of Action" (MoA) by which RVX-208 increases apolipoprotein
A-I (ApoA-I) production. Please join us via Conference Call & Webcast
on Monday, April 23, 2012, commencing at 11 am EDT. Dr. Stephen J. Nicholls, Heart Disease Theme Leader at the South
Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, will join
Resverlogix' President and Chief Executive Officer Donald McCaffrey and
Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Norman Wong for an in-depth presentation.
Link to access the Webcast:
http://services.choruscall.com/links/resverlogix120423.html
Conference call dial-in numbers:
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1-800-319-4610
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Outside of Canada & USA call:
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+1-604-638-5340
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In other news, Resverlogix is pleased to announce two important
presentations. Donald McCaffrey will be presenting on Friday, April 20,
2012 at BioCentury Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry in New York,
NY. On April 21, 2012, Drs. Norman Wong and Peter Young will be
presenting at the ATVB HDL Workshop Meeting in Chicago, IL.
About RVX-208
RVX-208 is a novel small molecule that stimulates endogenous ApoA-I
production to trigger the synthesis of HDL. The use of this approach
will enhance the functionality of HDL. ApoA-I is the major protein
component of HDL. The main role of these particles is to act as the
body's natural defense system against atherosclerosis by mediating a
normal physiologic process called reverse cholesterol transport (RCT).
This pathway enables cholesterol, including that within atherosclerotic
plaques of vessel walls, to be transported to the liver for further
processing and elimination from the body. Enhanced RCT clearance of
cholesterol from vessel walls is expected to reduce or prevent
atherosclerosis. The ability of RVX-208 to increase ApoA-I production
and thereby augment RCT differentiates it from other HDL therapies.
RVX-208 is positioned to be one of the most promising drugs in
development for the treatment of atherosclerosis.
Resverlogix Corp.
Resverlogix Corp. is a leading biotechnology company engaged in the
development of novel therapies for important global medical markets
with significant unmet medical needs. The NexVas technology platform
is the Company's primary focus, developing novel small molecules that
enhance ApoA-I production. These vital therapies are focused on
addressing the burden of Atherosclerosis and other important diseases
such as Acute Coronary Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Peripheral Artery
Disease, Oncology and Autoimmune diseases. Resverlogix Corp.'s common
shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:RVX). For further
information please visit www.resverlogix.com.
This news release may contain certain forward-looking information as
defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation, that are not
based on historical fact, including without limitation statements
containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "intends",
"will", "should", "expects", "continue", "estimate", "forecasts" and
other similar expressions. In particular, this news release includes
forward looking information relating to research and development
activities and the potential role of RVX-208 in the treatment of
atherosclerosis. Our actual results, events or developments could be
materially different from those expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements. We can give no assurance that any of the
events or expectations will occur or be realized. By their nature,
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factors including but not limited to those associated with the success
of research and development programs, clinical trial programs including
possible delays in patient recruitment, the regulatory approval
process, competition, securing and maintaining corporate alliances,
market acceptance of the Company's products, the availability of
government and insurance reimbursements for the Company's products, the
strength of intellectual property, financing capability, the potential
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or responsibility, except as required by law, to update or revise any
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