Samaritan to Highlight Oral HIV Entry Inhibitor and Novel Alzheimer's Drug At BioPartnering Europe to Seek Partnering Opportunities


LAS VEGAS, Oct. 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV), a developer of innovative drugs, announced today, it will highlight the uniqueness and advantages of its oral HIV entry inhibitor, SP-01A, and its novel Alzheimer's drug, Caprospinol (SP-233), to major pharmaceutical companies around the world for out-licensing opportunities. In addition, Samaritan will seek in-licensing opportunities to market niche branded pharmaceuticals in Greece and Eastern Europe. BioPartnering Europe takes place October 8 -- 12, 2006 in London, England.

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