EXHIBIT 21 (a)
Subsidiaries of OXIS International, Inc.
As of December 31, 1998, the Company's subsidiaries were as follows:
Name Jurisdiction of incorporation
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OXIS Health Products, Inc. Delaware
OXIS Therapeutics, Inc. Delaware
OXIS International S.A. France
OXIS Acquisition Corporation Delaware
OXIS Isle of Man Limited Isle of Man
OXIS Instruments, Inc. Pennsylvania
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