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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CELL THERAPEUTICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000891293
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				911533912
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		501 ELLIOTT AVE W
		STREET 2:		STE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98119
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2062707100

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		STREET 1:		501 ELLIOTT AVE W
		STREET 2:		STE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98119
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