Resverlogix Commences Dosing in ASSURE a Phase 2b IVUS Clinical Trial Targeting High-Risk Cardiovascular Disease Patients

TSX Exchange Symbol: RVX

CALGARY, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Resverlogix Corp. ("Resverlogix" or the "Company") (TSX:RVX) announced today the commencement of dosing in ASSURE, a Phase 2b clinical trial led by the Cleveland Clinic.  ASSURE is a 26-week, multi-center, double-blind, randomized, parallel group, placebo-controlled clinical trial that will assess coronary atherosclerotic plaque changes in response to Resverlogix's lead drug RVX-208 using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).  ASSURE will examine the early effects of RVX-208 induced ApoA-I production on atherosclerotic plaque regression in the setting of patients with coronary artery disease who have a low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).  A total of 310 patients are expected to participate in ASSURE of which 77 will receive placebo and 233 will be given 100 mg twice daily of RVX-208.

An IVUS measurement will be taken prior to the first dose of RVX-208 and this will be repeated after 26 weeks of treatment. The primary trial endpoint will be IVUS measurement of a change in percent atheroma volume from baseline to 26 weeks. Secondary objectives for ASSURE are: (i) safety and tolerability of RVX-208 as reflected by adverse events, and (ii) effects of RVX-208 on HDL and non-HDL lipid parameters.

"We are very pleased to have dosed our first patient in the ASSURE clinical trial," stated Donald J. McCaffrey, President & Chief Executive Officer of Resverlogix. "Over the past two weeks we have seen substantial advancements in the enrollment progress for the ASSURE trial. Our initial two sites were activated in late September however most of our 53 regulatory approved sites have come on line in the past week and we expect the remaining 9 sites to be activated this month.  The enrollment procedure of ASSURE is to first screen the patients. Should they meet the protocol inclusion criteria, they are then entered into the trial and will be eligible for dosing two weeks after their screen acceptance.  We expect screening to proceed forward at a rapid pace, and once all patients have been enrolled we will update the market," McCaffrey added.

About RVX-208

RVX-208 is a novel small molecule that stimulates endogenous ApoA-I production to trigger the synthesis of HDL. The use of this approach will enhance the functionality of HDL. ApoA-I is the major protein component of HDL.  The main role of these particles is to act as the body's natural defense system against atherosclerosis by mediating a normal physiologic process called reverse cholesterol transport (RCT).  This pathway enables cholesterol, including that within atherosclerotic plaques of vessel walls, to be transported to the liver for further processing and elimination from the body.  Enhanced RCT clearance of cholesterol from vessel walls should reduce or prevent atherosclerosis. The ability of RVX-208 to increase ApoA-I production and thereby augment RCT differentiates it from other HDL therapies. RVX-208 is positioned to be one of the most promising drugs in development for the treatment of atherosclerosis.

About Resverlogix Corp.

Resverlogix Corp. is a leading biotechnology company engaged in the development of novel therapies for important global medical markets with significant unmet medical needs. The NexVas™ Plaque Regression program is the Company's primary focus which is to develop novel small molecules that enhance ApoA-I production. These vital therapies are focused to address the burden of atherosclerosis and other important diseases such as Acute Coronary Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Autoimmune diseases. Resverlogix Corp.'s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:RVX). For further information please visit www.resverlogix.com.

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SOURCE Resverlogix Corp.