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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ADHEREX TECHNOLOGIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001211583
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) [2836]
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		STREET 1:		4620 CREEKSTONE DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 200
		CITY:			DURHAM
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27703
		BUSINESS PHONE:		919-484-8484

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		CITY:			DURHAM
		STATE:			NC
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