, Renovis, Inc.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. Various important factors could cause actual results or
events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make,
including risks related to: our heavy dependence on the success of CEROVIVE
(NXY -059), which is still under development; our dependence on our strategic
collaboration with AstraZeneca; AstraZeneca's success in obtaining regulatory
approval to market CEROVIVE (NXY-059); our ability to successfully develop
other product candidates, such as REN-1654 and REN-850; obtaining, maintaining
and protecting the intellectual property incorporated into our product
candidates; and our ability to obtain additional funding to support our
business activities. This scale assesses neurological
impairment, providing a measure of the severity of the stroke and was
developed specifically for use in acute stroke trials. A defective gene
causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that
clogs the lungs, leading to life-threatening lung infections, and
obstructs the pancreas, causing difficulty absorbing food. (CFFT) is the
non-profit drug discovery and development affiliate of the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.

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038), as measured by the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) ., has a proposed mechanism of action of free radical trapping.com. All statements, other than statements of
historical facts, included in this press release regarding our strategy,
future operations , future financial position, future revenues, projected
costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking
statements.
"We have been extremely impressed with Predix's drug discovery and
development track record," stated Robert J. "We are
excited about applying our drug discovery and optimization technology
to the CFTR and P2Y(2) targets for the benefit of patients with cystic
fibrosis.
Plaintiffs were unaware of alleged side effects in which a drop in blood
pressure restricts the flow of oxygenated blood to the optic nerve causing
irreversible vision loss and blindness.

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----March 16,
2005--Predix Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. Once these sites are identified,
Predix expects to use its computational drug discovery capabilities to
discover a drug that restores proper functioning to the channel in
patients with CF.
"Our technology has enabled us to advance two compounds from
discovery into the clinic in less than two years," commented Chen
Schor, chief business officer of Predix Pharmaceuticals.

Class Action Claims Viagra Causes Blindness

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics and Predix Pharmaceuticals Announce Drug Discovery Collaboration to Treat Cystic Fibrosis

Established
in 2000, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.

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"These data represent a real achievement in the development of
neuroprotective agents for stroke ," said Corey S. The median
life expectancy has improved from early childhood to the mid-30s
today , but many individuals battle lung disease for years. "This agreement will enable us
to work with a cutting-edge company to focus on promising research to
model the CFTR protein and identify disease targets.

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These and other risks are described in greater detail in
the "Risk Factors " section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2005.

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(Nasdaq: RNVS) announced today that a first analysis of data from the Phase
III SAINT I trial involving more than 1,700 patients conducted by its
licensee, AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN ), shows a statistically significant reduction
versus placebo on the primary outcome of disability after an acute ischemic
stroke (p= 0. However,
on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), there was no
significant difference in measurement of change in neurological impairment
between the treatment groups. The independent data
safety monitoring board recently conducted a planned safety review on the
first 200 patients and recommended the trial to proceed according to plan. Beall, Ph., president
and CEO of the CF Foundation and CFFT. P2Y(2) receptor agonists
should help expel chloride from cells using a channel that bypasses
the CFTR defect. Over the past two years , the company has discovered
several novel drug candidates, two of which are in human clinical
trials .

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SAINT II and CHANT trials for CEROVIVE will continue as planned

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO , Calif. The incidence and profile of adverse events was similar to
placebo.

About Renovis
Renovis is a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs to treat
neurological diseases and disorders.renovis. For
more information on CF, the CF Foundation or CFFT, call (800) FIGHT CF
or visit www. For
more information on Predix, please visit www.com

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Tomas Odergren,
Global Product Director for CEROVIVE (NXY-059) at AstraZeneca said, "We are
encouraged by these data and what this could mean for stroke patients, as
acute ischemic stroke is a condition for which an effective and well tolerated
treatment is urgently needed. These countries and regions
include: Europe , Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United States,
Canada and Latin America.
(CFFT), the drug discovery and development affiliate of the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, announced today that they have signed a research,
development and commercialization agreement., co-founder and chief scientific officer of
Predix stated, "This agreement is a perfect fit for Predix
strategically and enables us to use our proven technology and
discovery capabilities to help people battling this critical
life-threatening disease. HOUSTON, On June 6, 2005, a class action lawsuit
was filed by the law offices of Ronnie Penton and Greg Jones + Associates on
behalf of Texas residents against Pfizer on NAION (Non-Arteritic Anterior
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy) allegedly caused by Viagra (Sildenafil ).

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registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their
respective owners.

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INVESTORS: MEDIA:
Renovis, Inc. Predix has completed three Phase I trials and initiated a
Phase II trial with PRX-00023, a 5-HT1A receptor agonist for
depression and anxiety, as well as initiated a Phase I trial with
PRX-03140, a 5-HT4 agonist for Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive
disorders.

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Additionally, the CHANT (Cerebral Hemorrhagic And NXY-059 Treatment ) trial
will continue as planned.
It is being studied as a neuroprotectant in clinical trials based on effects
seen in experimental models of acute ischemic stroke.poe@eurorscg.

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WOBURN, Mass. A mutation in the CFTR gene is one of the
key factors that ultimately leads to the symptoms, complications and
premature mortality in people with CF.
"Every day several people who have suffered blindness while taking Viagra
are signing up at http: //www.

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Renovis Announces that First Results from SAINT I Trial Show CEROVIVE (NXY-059) Demonstrated a Statistically Significant Reduction in Disability in Patients wi

CHANT is a double-blind, randomized , placebo-
controlled, parallel group, multi-center, Phase IIb study being conducted by
AstraZeneca to assess the safety and tolerability of CEROVIVE (NXY-059) in
adult patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage.
For additional information about the company, please visit
http://www. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements. It is a simple measure of
independence primarily used in the rehabilitation phases of stroke."
Oren Becker, Ph. A third clinical candidate, a novel 5-HT2B antagonist for
pulmonary hypertension and other hypoxia-associated diseases, is
expected to enter the clinic in the first half of 2005.

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AstraZeneca plans to file regulatory submissions in
the second half of 2006. We congratulate the development team at AstraZeneca for their
exceptional work and on the importance of their contribution to the treatment
of acute ischemic stroke, a condition for which there are very few safe and
effective treatment options currently available . Our research and development programs
focus on major medical needs in the areas of neuroprotection , pain and
neuroinflammatory diseases. Actual results or events could differ materially
from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking
statements we make.D. Predix
will use its proprietary PREDICT(TM) technology to model the structure
of this ion channel and use the information to identify sites in the
channel for therapeutic intervention.

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting approximately
30,000 children and adults in the United States .cff.

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Such filings for CEROVIVE will be dependent on the
final data package, including results from SAINT II and CHANT.
The trial will involve approximately 150 centers in 21 countries. Our most advanced product candidate,
CEROVIVE(R) (NXY-059), is in Phase III clinical trials for acute ischemic
stroke with our exclusive licensee, AstraZeneca AB. We may not actually achieve these plans, intentions or
expectations and Renovis cautions investors not to place undue reliance on our
forward-looking statements.

Notes to Editors:

* Modified Rankin Scale (MRS): the most commonly used global disability
scale for assessing stroke patients. Noonan Russo
John C.

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"CEROVIVE (NXY-059) is the first
neuroprotectant treatment for acute ischemic stroke to show a statistically
significant reduction of disability in a pivotal trial of the size and scope
of SAINT I. However, the full potential of CEROVIVE will
only be clear after completion of the clinical development program., has a proposed mechanism of
action of free radical trapping. The first program is
focused on the defective Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance
Regulator (CFTR ) protein.
The second program will use Predix's PREDICT(TM) technology,
featuring its three-dimensional G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)
modeling and optimization capability, to discover a small-molecule
agonist to P2Y(2) to treat the disease.

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The clinical significance of these findings
need to be assessed in light of the outcome of SAINT II and CHANT."
Commenting on the preliminary data from SAINT I, Dr. The safety of patients included in the trials is
being evaluated continually. We are independently
developing REN-1654, an oral drug candidate for neuropathic pain in a Phase II
clinical trial for sciatica and REN-850, an oral drug candidate for multiple
sclerosis in a Phase I clinical trial.
* National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS): provides a
quantitative assessment of the neurological examination findings that
are most relevant to stroke patients ."
The award funds two research programs. Successful release of chloride would help restore the
proper salt and water balance in the cells of people with CF. CFFT supports and governs activities related to
CF drug discovery through the many stages of drug development and
clinical evaluation.com, " says Scott Wurtele of Online
Legal Services Ltd.

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We look forward to working with CFFT on both
the CFTR and P2Y(2) research programs.predixpharm.

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CEROVIVE (NXY-059) is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of
companies. We are confident
that collaborating on these research programs will move us closer to
finding an effective therapy to restore function to CF cells in
patients with cystic fibrosis. Predix
will retain the right to develop and commercialize any compounds
discovered through this second research program.org

About Predix

Predix is a privately held, clinical stage drug development
company that uses a proprietary discovery and lead optimization
platform to focus on G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) and ion channel
drug targets.

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CEROVIVE (NXY-059), an
investigational drug under development by AstraZeneca and licensed from
Renovis, Inc.

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Goodman, Ph.D."
The SAINT trials for CEROVIVE (NXY-059) are being conducted worldwide in
approximately 400 centers across 40 countries to evaluate the effect of the
compound in acute ischemic stroke patients., a drug discovery and
development company, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.lawyersandsettlements.

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It is being studied as a neuroprotectant in
clinical trials based on effects seen in experimental models of acute ischemic
stroke. Doyle Emily Poe
(650) 266-1407 212-845-4266
emily. The company will receive
up to $12. The CF Foundation provides support to fund CFFT's
operations, specifically the Therapeutics Development Program. Development
also will continue on the company's robust pre-clinical pipeline .

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Half of the trial's 1,700 patients were randomized to receive CEROVIVE(R)
(NXY-059).
The Phase III SAINT II trial will enable AstraZeneca to complete its
evaluation of the efficacy and safety profile of CEROVIVE (NXY-059) in acute
ischemic stroke patients. Our forward-
looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future
acquisitions, mergers, dispositions , joint ventures or investments we may
make.

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, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Renovis.
CEROVIVE (NXY-059), an investigational drug under development by
AstraZeneca and licensed from Renovis, Inc.5 million in milestone-driven funds over the next three
years through a therapeutics development award from CFFT for two
programs. This defective channel has
impaired transport of sodium and chloride in and out of the cells,
leading to thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and the pancreas."

About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and CFFT

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the
development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and
to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.