EXHIBIT 23.5
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 and related Prospectus of CytRx Corporation for the registration of 6,113,448 shares of its common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March 5, 2003, with respect to the financial statements of Blizzard Genomics, Inc. included in CytRx Corporation’s Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
October 14, 2003
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