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About MAP Pharmaceuticals , Inc. It is thought to reduce spasticity by blocking nerve
impulses through pre-synaptic inhibition of motor neurons, resulting
in decreased spasticity without a reduction in muscle strength. ZANAFLEX (R) is a proven, effective treatment
option for this serious medical condition and ZANALFEX(R) CAPSULES may
offer additional flexibility and convenience for both doctors and
patients," said Randall T. Because of the short duration of effect, treatment with
tizanidine should be reserved for those daily activities and times
when relief of spasticity is most important.
"This agreement provides ITI with a portfolio of compounds with potential
to be effective treatments for schizophrenia and other therapies for CNS
indications such as Tourette's syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive -
Compulsive Disorder," said CEO and Chairman of ITI, Sharon Mates, Ph.

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It is important to note that ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES are not
therapeutically equivalent to tizanidine tablets. The first signs of schizophrenia typically emerge in the
teenage years or early twenties.

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Nelson held various senior management positions with
Medtronic, a $5 billion medical device company. There can be no assurance that ITI's development
efforts will succeed, that products will receive required regulatory approval
or that, even if such regulatory approval were received, such products would
ultimately achieve commercial success.

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Nelson served as senior vice
president, commercial and business development at DURECT Corporation, where he
established and implemented business strategy and market positioning for the
company's lead product candidates. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by
this cautionary statement and MAP undertakes no obligation to revise or update
this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Acorda acquired ZANAFLEX(R ) CAPSULES and ZANAFLEX(R) (tizanidine
hydrochloride) tablets from Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN ) in July
2004. Spasticity refers to the often painful involuntary
tension, stiffening or contractions of muscles that results from
neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury (SCI) and multiple
sclerosis (MS). In two studies,
hallucinations (3%) were reported.2 million American adults, or 1. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements.

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In this role , he drove the company's
aggressive partnership and acquisition efforts, identifying and negotiating
corporate licensing agreements with numerous leading pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies .Y. In a single-dose study where
patients were not titrated, two-thirds of patients given 8 mg of
Zanaflex experienced hypotension, which may be minimized by titration
of dose. Spasticity is common in neurological disorders where
portions of the nervous system that control voluntary movement have
been damaged, such as spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis
(MS), stroke and traumatic brain injury. The Company is
uniquely focusing on the signaling pathways inside nerve cells, as elucidated
by Nobel Prize winning scientist and Rockefeller University Professor Dr. Paul
Greengard.1 percent of the population age 18 and
older.

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"Tim Nelson's experience provides an exceptional fit for MAP and our
corporate development goals," said Steve Elms, managing director, Perseus-
Soros BioPharmaceutical Fund, LP and chairman of MAP Pharmaceuticals. The
company is also developing a proprietary formulation of budesonide for the
treatment of pediatric asthma. Elan will manufacture ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES for Acorda at its
Athlone, Ireland facility.
For full prescribing information, please go to
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is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on
the development of innovative therapies and inhalation delivery systems to
treat a broad spectrum of respiratory and systemic diseases. NEW YORK, Intra -Cellular Therapies, Inc.

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The
inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a
representation by MAP that any of its plans will be achieved.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers
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HAWTHORNE, N. Using this platform ITI has developed a pre-clinical
pipeline of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of CNS disorders.

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,
a leading developer of novel inhaled drug products, today announced the
appointment of Timothy S. Nelson also managed DURECT's commercial business
operations. Actual results
may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks
and uncertainties inherent in MAP's business due to a number of factors ,
including: (i) we and our products face significant competition; (ii) if we
do not successfully manage any growth we experience, we may experience
increased expenses without corresponding revenue increases; (iii) we are
dependent on third parties for supply of all the products we offer; (iv)
unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate therapeutic efficacy of our
products could delay or prevent product development or commercialization, or
could result in recalls or product liability claims; and (v) we may not be
able to identify appropriate acquisition, licensing, or co-promotion
candidates in the future or to take advantage of the opportunities we
identify.----Acorda
Therapeutics (R) announced today that it has launched ZANAFLEX(R)
CAPSULES (tizanidine hydrochloride), a new, capsule formulation of
tizanidine, a leading treatment for spasticity in the United States. Zanaflex is not likely to affect the metabolism of other
drugs metabolized by the CYP450 enzyme system.wemove.acorda . The
Athlone campus-an FDA/European Medicines Agency-approved site-now
comprises 421,400 square feet in total, of which 138,000 square feet
has dedicated, fully-equipped current good manufacturing practices
("cGMP") compliant manufacturing capacity to manufacture two billion
units annually .D."
Under the terms of the agreement, ITI will pay to Bristol-Myers Squibb an
upfront license fee, development-based milestone payments and royalties should
the compound receive regulatory approval for commercialization.

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Safety Information

ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES do not reduce muscle strength and are
non-narcotic.com

About Elan's Global Services and Operations

Elan's Global Services + Operations (GS+O) business has principal
manufacturing and development facilities located in Athlone, Ireland,
where in 2004 the company completed a $178. "The
compounds complement our internal pipeline of small molecule therapeutics
developed using ITI's drug discovery platform.

About Intra-Cellular Therapies
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.

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"ZANAFLEX (R) CAPSULES represent an ideal strategic fit with
Acorda's existing expertise in, and commitment to, the MS and SCI
communities. In addition, the commercial capabilities Acorda is
developing with the launch of ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES will be invaluable
as we move towards the launch of other CNS products in our pipeline,"
said Ron Cohen, M. Schapiro, M.
Clearance of Zanaflex may be significantly reduced under the
following conditions: in the elderly, in presence of renal or hepatic
impairment , with concomitant use of fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin, or
oral contraceptives.

About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder that affects approximately
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Nelson as the company 's new president and chief
executive officer.
In clinical studies, ZANAFLEX(R) was shown to significantly reduce
excessive muscle tone and spasms without reducing the function of
healthy muscles.D, Founder and Director of the
Schapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Minneapolis Clinic of
Neurology , and Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of
Minnesota. The new formulation
has a different pharmacokinetic profile than the currently available
tablets, and patients may experience the effects of the formulations
differently, particularly when taken with food.

Intra -Cellular Therapies Inc. Receives Exclusive License for Central Nervous System Compounds from Bristol -Myers Squibb Company

, (ITI) a
privately held biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development of new
therapeutics for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, today
announced that it has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license to a family
of pre-clinical compounds from Bristol -Myers Squibb Company. Schizophrenia interferes with a person's ability to think clearly, to
distinguish reality from fantasy, to manage emotions, make decisions, and
relate to others.

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About Acorda Therapeutics

Acorda Therapeutics, a privately-held biotechnology company, is
developing therapies for SCI, MS and related nervous system disorders.
Acorda's lead clinical-stage product is Fampridine -SR, which is being
developed for both MS and SCI. For more
information about Acorda, please go to www.0 million sterile fill finish facility. It is estimated that $33 Billion/year is spent in the US on
direct medical costs related to schizophrenia.

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, MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr.
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The company is
developing a series of products based on its Tempo(TM) Inhaler platform,
including a rapid-relief treatment for migraine.
This formulation can provide physicians and patients new dosing
options and added convenience, while retaining the efficacy and safety
of ZANAFLEX(R) tablets., as well as a number of preclinical products for
regeneration and repair of the spinal cord and brain.

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In three multiple dose, placebo controlled studies, the most
frequently reported adverse events included dry mouth (49%),
somnolence (48%), asthenia (weakness, fatigue, and/or tiredness)
(41%), and dizziness (16%).

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MAP cautions you that statements included in this press release that are
not a description of historical facts may be forward-looking statements . This condition occurs when the
nerve cells in the spinal cord become disconnected from controlling
centers in the brain, and therefore transmit unregulated impulses to
the muscles. We Move (www .
The first product under development discovered using the Company's proprietary
technology platform is a small molecule therapeutic for the treatment of
Parkinson's disease and other CNS disorders .

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Nelson brings more than 20 years of experience in
medical devices, drug delivery, pharmaceutical systems, and biotechnology to
MAP.
ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES are a short-acting drug for the management of
spasticity.

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Before DURECT, Mr. Tempo also
features a novel aerosol flow controller that ensures efficient and consistent
delivery of the drug to the lungs, while minimizing oral deposition . More than 500,000 people in the United States suffer
from spasticity. Up to 75% of people with
chronic SCI, and the majority of people with MS, experience some form
of spasticity.
The company also has a manufacturing, scale-up and development
facility approved for the manufacture of controlled substances
(through Schedule II), in Gainesville, Georgia. Additional
financial terms were not disclosed.

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Nelson will also join the company's board of
directors., Acorda's President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Spasticity is one of the most common disabilities associated with
multiple sclerosis.0 million investment and
commenced building a $42. ITI disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.

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, who has served as the company's president and
chief scientific officer since MAP's founding, will continue to serve as chief
scientific officer.

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About Spasticity

Spasticity refers to the often painful involuntary tension,
stiffening or contractions of muscles. The Company's pipeline includes
valrocemide, which it is developing with Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries, Ltd. Elan's development and
scale-up facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania is a primary site
for the utilization of Elan's proprietary NanoCrystal(R) technology,
an innovative approach for delivering poorly water -soluble compounds. ITI has exclusively licensed a platform of technologies from The
Rockefeller University .

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MAP Pharmaceuticals Appoints Timothy S. Nelson as President and Chief Executive Officer

"We
believe that Tim's unique and broad expertise at the intersection of medical
devices, drug delivery and pharmaceutical systems will help rapidly guide MAP
to a position of leadership in the novel inhaled drug product space.

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Prior to joining MAP Pharmaceuticals, Mr.

About ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES

ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES are available in 2 mg, 4 mg and a new, 6 mg
strength. Pharmacokinetic differences may result in
clinically significant differences when switching formulations or
changing administration during a fed or fasted state, and may be most
prevalent when changing formulations from the capsule to the tablet in
the fed state. (ITI) is developing novel drugs for the
treatment of schizophrenia, depression, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease
and other disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS).

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Acorda Therapeutics Launches ZANAFLEX CAPSULES for the Management of Spasticity in People with MS and Spinal Cord Injury

The 6 mg dose is only available in the capsule formulation . Some patients may find
capsules easier to take than tablets and, for patients who have an
impaired ability to swallow, ZANAFLEX(R) CAPSULES offer the
opportunity to sprinkle the particles in liquids or soft foods. Other adverse events reported across
studies included elevated liver enzymes (5%) .

Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed
herein may constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such statements.

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Tempo is a next generation
breath-actuated pMDI that automatically adjusts to different inhalation
maneuvers but is exceptionally easy to use, enhancing compliance.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.org) estimates that spasticity
affects over half a million people in the United States alone, and
over 12 million worldwide.

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Most recently, he served as
the company's business director, neurological division , Europe, Middle East
and Africa, where he implemented growth initiatives for innovative therapies
treating medical disorders including chronic pain, spasticity resulting from
multiple sclerosis , cerebral palsy and stroke, Parkinson's disease, peripheral
vascular disease and angina. In
addition , the 6 mg dose, which is not available in the tablet form,
may provide the opportunity for patients to take fewer pills per day.zanaflexcapsules. Because of the early onset and chronic nature
of the disorder schizophrenia exerts a heavy burden on the nation's medical
care system.

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