Consent of Patent Counsel



          We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Legal
Matters" in the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No.333-12867) and related
prospectus of OXiGENE, Inc. In giving such consent, we do not admit that we
come within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations
thereunder.


                                                    /s/ Cooper & Dunham LLP

                                                    Cooper & Dunham LLP



New York, New York
October 29, 1996





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