EX-23.1 2 a12-29890_1ex23d1.htm EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” and to the use of our report dated March 31, 2011 (except for Note 1, as to which the date is December 21, 2012) in the Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-185674) and the related Prospectus of Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the registration of 1,689,317 shares of its common stock.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

London, England

January 11, 2013