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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BIOTIME INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000876343
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) [2836]
		IRS NUMBER:				943127919
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-183557
		FILM NUMBER:		121081455

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1301 HARBOR BAY PARKWAY
		CITY:			ALAMEDA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94502
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5105213390

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1301 HARBOR BAY PARKWAY
		CITY:			ALAMEDA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94502
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