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Product Shows Promising Results in Phase 2 Clinical Trials

WAYNE, Pa., FemmePharma Holding Company, Inc.
FemmePharma was founded by Gerianne Tringali DiPiano in 1996 to target
high unmet medical needs within the estimated $70 billion women 's healthcare
pharmaceutical market.003)."
Detailed results of the study will be published by MedReviews in the
quarterly journal of Reviews in Urology available at the American Urology
Association (AUA) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas May 22 - 25, 2005.

About the Phase 2 Study
Subjects were assessed at baseline, at active-therapy assessment visits
(days 14, 28), and 1, 2, 3, and 6 months post-therapy. We undertake no duty
to update any forward-looking statement made in this news release.

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2 at Day 28 (p<0.
Threshold's initial clinical focus is the treatment of cancer and benign
prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, a disease afflicting tens of millions of men
worldwide.

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baseline to 12.001).medreviews.

About Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
BPH, also known as benign enlargement of the prostate, is the most common
urological problem among older men and affects an estimated 17 million men in
the United States, 27 million men in five major European countries and eight
million men in Japan.

About Threshold Pharmaceuticals
Threshold is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development
and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics based on Metabolic
Targeting, an approach that offers broad potential to treat most solid tumors
and certain other diseases.

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2%, p<0.
-- Mean PVR (Post-void residual urine volume) decreased by 52.5 percent
from a mean of 82. Preclinical data and Phase 2 data thus
far supports that TH-070 presents a potentially effective method for targeting
these prostate cells and may provide rapid symptom improvement, decreased
prostate size, increase in urine flow , decreased serum PSA, and limited side
effects for the treatment of BPH. BPH can restrict the flow of urine, resulting in urine
retention, which can cause weakening of the bladder wall and the inability to
empty the bladder completely. Further
information regarding these and other risks is included under the heading
"Risk Factors" in Threshold's Annual Report on Form 10-K/10-Q, which was filed
with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 31, 2005/March 13, 2005 and
is available from the SEC's website (http://www.

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Assessments included
prostate volume (PV) by transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), maximum flow rate
(Qmax) on uroflowmetry, post-void residual urine volume (PVR), International
Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels, serum
chemistry, and adverse events.

About TH-070 and prostate metabolism
TH-070, an indazole-3-carboxylic acid , is thought to disrupt energy
metabolism by interfering with glycolysis.com .

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8 ng/mL at Day 28 (p<0 .001) and on average by 14.012).com .

NOTE: This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding
Threshold's TH-070 product candidate and its potential therapeutic benefits
for BPH .

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Trial Shows Significant Sustained Improvement in Symptoms Six Months Off
Therapy

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.6% to a
mean of 13.
-- PSA decreased on average by 17.sec.

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For more information about FemmePharma please visit its website
at http: //www., Threshold Pharmaceuticals
Inc. The regimen was well tolerated,
with no therapy-related adverse side effects.7 mL/sec at six month follow-up (p<0.gov) and on our website
(http://www.

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The disease occurs when endometrial tissue, or tissue
resembling the lining of the uterus, develops in the pelvic region, which can
cause severe pain during each menstrual cycle.8% to a mean of
3.1 ng/mL at six month follow-up (p=0. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
Threshold's ability to initiate, enroll and complete its anticipated clinical
trials, the results of such clinical trials (including unanticipated product
side-effects or safety issues), the time and expense required to conduct such
clinical trials, the results of such clinical trials (including unanticipated
product side-effects), Threshold's ability to obtain regulatory approval for
its product candidates based on such clinical trials and Threshold's ability
to protect and enforce intellectual property rights regarding TH-070.

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FemmePharma developed FP1096 using its proprietary PARDEL(R) technology
which allows for the local regional delivery of the active ingredient directly
to the region affected by endometriosis, thus minimizing the systemic exposure
to the active ingredient.
Endometriosis is a painful chronic disease that affects 89 million women
worldwide .001) and
to 39. Previous treatment with 5-alpha-reductase
inhibitors was not allowed and alpha-blockers were discontinued at least 14
days prior to study.

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The endometriosis market in the United States has been estimated
to be $2.

Threshold Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results From TH-070 Phase 2 Study in Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Highlights of the post study
follow-up results six months later include:

-- Validated International Prostate Symptom Scores (IPSS) improved from a
mean of 19.
-- Mean Maximum Urine Flow improved 34.8 percent from a mean of 3. "We are especially pleased to see that
the effect of TH-070 is sustained off therapy.

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The cause of endometriosis is
not known and morbidity associated with this women's disease can be
considerable. Endometriosis is also the leading cause of infertility among women of
reproductive age, accounting for an estimated 25% to 30% of unexplained
infertility.fpghc.

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additional improvement to 9.

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FemmePharma is committed to developing safe and
effective drugs that minimize or eliminate the systemic side effects
associated with many drug therapies by designing them in a way that is
specifically suited to a woman's physiology with an eye toward the changing
needs of women throughout their lives.001), and all other Day 28 endpoints .
In the reported trial, thirty patients with symptomatic BPH received
TH-070 orally (150 mg ) once daily for 28 days.6 mL/sec at day 28 (p=0.6 cc at Day 28 (p<0. Glandular prostate epithelial
cells -- cells that overgrow in BPH -- are unique in that they are dependent
on glycolysis for energy production.

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Based on promising
data from the initial dose group of patients in this study , Threshold elected
not to enroll a second higher dose group and instead plans to initiate a Phase
2 multi-center study in the US and a Phase 3 multi-center study in Europe for
TH-070 to treat symptomatic BPH in mid 2005.

"The magnitude and rapidity of the patients' response to TH -070 are very
encouraging in the pharmaceutical treatment of BPH," said George Tidmarsh,
founder of Threshold Pharmaceuticals.

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In the Phase 2 clinical trials conducted by
FemmePharma, FP1096 demonstrated a reduction of pain associated with
endometriosis and at the same time showed minimal side effects .

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FemmePharma currently has a product to
treat urinary incontinence in Phase 2 and has two other products in the areas
of mastalgia, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding, all in preclinical
development .1 cc at baseline to 31. For additional information, please visit
http://www.

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The
information will be also be available May 18th online at the MedReviews
website http://www. By selectively targeting tumor cells, the company
is building a pipeline of drug candidates that hold promise to be more
effective and less toxic to healthy tissues than conventional drugs. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that can cause
actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking
statements .com) under the heading "Investors".

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parent of FemmePharma Global Healthcare, Inc.5 billion.

Pain can be debilitating and result in loss of school and work
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Six months after cessation of treatment,
BPH symptoms (IPSS) in patients remained significantly improved compared to
baseline as were maximum urine flow , post void urine volume, and PSA.5 prior to treatment to 12.

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, announced that effective May 4,
2005 it entered into an agreement with KV Pharmaceutical Company to divest its
product FP1096 which treats the painful symptoms of endometriosis for an
undisclosed amount that resulted in a significant return to its shareholders. It can also be progressively severe, with a
risk of urinary tract infection , kidney and bladder damage, bladder stones and
incontinence.thresholdpharm.

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"We are eager to see this important treatment option enter the market to
help alleviate the pain that endometriosis inflicts on millions of women each
and every day," commented Gerianne Tringali DiPiano, President and CEO of
FemmePharma Global Healthcare, Inc. today announced follow up results of a Phase 2 study of its
investigational drug candidate, TH-070 (lonidamine) for the treatment of
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The trial, conducted in 2004 at the University of Bari, Italy, met its
primary endpoint, a mean reduction in prostate volume at day 28 compared to
baseline (-11.6 at baseline
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FemmePharma Global Healthcare Inc. Announces the Divestiture of its Product for the Treatment of Endometriosis to KV Pharmaceutical Company

The clinical
trial results demonstrate the positive impact of FP1096 on the quality of life
for women with endometriosis.002) and improved 45. However , current drug and surgical therapies for BPH are not
completely effective, often having slow onset and with side effects ranging
from decreased libido, sexual dysfunction and reduced quality of life to
cardiovascular effects and/or surgical complications.