HEIDELBERG, Germany, 11 July 2007 – On 23 July SYGNIS Pharma AG will present the results of the clinical phase IIa study for AX200 (AXIS-study). AX200, a compound for the treatment of stroke, is the most advanced drug candidate in SYGNIS’ product pipeline. The primary aim of the study is to show safety and tolerability of AX200 in acute stroke patients. The results of the AXIS-study are expected to provide information for the further clinical development of AX200.