SuperGen Presentations at AACR-NCI-EORTC

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Mon Nov 9, 2009 6:00am EST

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DUBLIN, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
SuperGen, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUPG), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the
discovery and development of novel cancer therapies, today announced the
acceptance of seven abstracts for poster presentations on November 16, 17 and
18, 2009 at the 2009 AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
conference in Boston, MA. 

SuperGen`s presentations will review clinical and non-clinical advances in the
following compounds: MP-470, SGI-1776, SGI-110, SGI-1252, as well as two
presentations on the Etk program. The posters will be made available for viewing
on the company`s website www.supergen.com following the respective
presentations.

 MP-470: The tyrosine kinase inhibitor MP470 inhibits RAD51-mediated homologous recombination and increases tumor cell radio- and chemosensitivity                 
 Abstract A122, Monday Nov 16, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                   
 SGI-110: In vivo activity of SGI-110, a novel hypomethylating agent for treatment in hematology and solid malignancies                                            
 Abstract A190, Monday Nov 16, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                   
 MP-470: A self-emulsifying lipid suspension formulation enhances oral bioavailability of MP-470 in a randomized two-way crossover study in healthy male subjects  
 Abstract B209, Tuesday Nov 17, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                   
 SGI-1776: The novel PIM kinase inhibitor SGI-1776 significantly enhances the preclinical activity of sunitinib in renal cell carcinoma                            
 Abstract B272, Tuesday Nov 17, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                   
 ETK/BMX: Mechanistic, functional and in vivo efficacy of inhibiting ETK/BMX in cancer models                                                                      
 Abstract B263, Tuesday Nov 17, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                   
 SGI-1252: In vivo activity of SGI-1252, a potent, small-molecule dual inhibitor of JAK2 and ALK2                                                                  
 Abstract C206, Wednesday Nov 18, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                   
 ETK: Development of potent, small-molecule inhibitors of ETK                                                                                                      
 Abstract C199 Wednesday Nov 18, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST                                                                                                               


About SuperGen

SuperGen is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development
of novel cancer therapeutics in epigenetic and cell signaling modulation. The
Company develops products through biochemical and clinical proof of concept to
partner for further development and commercialization. For more information
about SuperGen, please visit http://www.supergen.com.

SuperGen, Inc.
Timothy L. Enns, 925-560-2810
Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications & Business Development
tenns@supergen.com
Susanna Chau, 925-560-2845
Manager
Investor Relations
schau@supergen.com

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