UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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MEDICINOVA, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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September 29, 2006
Dear Stockholder of MediciNova, Inc.
You are receiving this letter because our Transfer Agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) has not received your completed proxy for the Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Friday, October 13, 2006.
At the Special Meeting, we wish to have as many stockholders represented as possible. In addition, your vote at this meeting is very important. Please find enclosed another form of proxy, along with a return envelope addressed to AST. Please mark and return your proxy as soon as possible.
In addition, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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| Dr. Yuichi Iwaki CEO, Chairman of the Board |
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