BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

Franklin, Tenn. – February 10, 2006 - BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of primary shares of its common stock. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. will be acting as the sole book-running manager. Pacific Growth Equities, LLC, will be acting as the co-lead manager and First Albany Capital, Inc. and AG Edwards & Sons, Inc. will be co-managers. The offering will be made only by means of the prospectus. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. at 60 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005, (212) 250-2500.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time that the registration statement becomes effective. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About BioMimetic Therapeutics
BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. is developing and commercializing bio-active drug-device combination products for the healing of musculoskeletal injuries and disease, including periodontal, orthopedic, spine and sports injury applications. BioMimetic received marketing approval from the FDA for its first product as a grafting material for bone and periodontal regeneration following completion of human clinical trials, which demonstrated the safety and efficacy of its platform technology in this indication. The Company's product and product candidates all combine recombinant protein therapeutics with tissue specific scaffolds to actively stimulate tissue healing and regeneration.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on the current intent and expectations of the management of BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. BioMimetic's actual results and the timing and outcome of events may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements because of risks associated with our unproven preclinical and clinical development activities, regulatory oversight, intellectual property claims, litigation and other risks. Except as required by law, BioMimetic undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking or other statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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