BIOTIME, INC.
1301 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100
Alameda, California 94502
(510) 521-3389
May 11, 2011
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
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RE:
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BioTime, Inc.
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Post-Effective Amendment No. 1
Registration Statement on Form S-3
File No. 333-167822
Ladies/Gentlemen:
The undersigned registrant hereby withdraws its request, dated May 5, 2011, for the acceleration of the effective date of its Post-Effective Amendment No.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3, as amended, File No. 333-167822 pending the resolution of the registrant’s application for confidential treatment.
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Sincerely,
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/s/ Robert W. Peabody
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Senior Vice President
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Chief Operating Officer and
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Chief Financial Officer
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