LAW OFFICES
LIPPENBERGER, THOMPSON, WELCH, SOROKO & GILBERT LLP
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SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE
(415) 262-1200
June 28, 2010
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Registration Statement on Form S-3
Ladies/Gentlemen:
This letter accompanies a Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed by BioTime, Inc. The Registration Statement pertains to outstanding common shares and stock purchase warrants being registered for the account of certain selling security holders. BioTime has determined that it qualifies for the use of Form S-3.
Please direct all correspondence and communications with respect to the Registration Statement to the undersigned.
| Very truly yours, |
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| /s/ Richard S. Soroko |