Generx DNA-Based Angiogenic Therapy Receives Russian Ministry of Health Clearance for Late-Stage Registration Clinical Study

Cardium Therapeutics CXM today announced that it has received clearance from the Russian Ministry of Health and Social Development to commence a Phase 3 registration study for the Company's Generx biologic product candidate. Generx is a new and innovative DNA-based angiogenic therapy designed for the potential treatment of myocardial ischemia due to coronary artery disease. The Russian Health Authority has assigned Generx the therapeutic drug trade name of Cardionovo™ for marketing and sales in Russia.