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Unlocking protein production with translational read-through for rare genetic diseases Investor Presentation July 2018

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Unlocking protein production with translationalread-through for rare genetic diseases

Investor Presentation July 2018

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Certain statements included in this presentation are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private

Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements of management’s intentions, belief, plans and future

expectations and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. Such forward-looking statements

involve risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from any forward-looking statements expressed or

implied herein.

The risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements

expressed or implied herein include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the ability

of the Company to consummate additional financings; the development of the Company's technology; the approval of the

Company's patent applications; the Company's ability to successfully defend its intellectual property or obtain the

necessary licenses at a cost acceptable to the Company, if at all; the successful implementation of the Company's

research and development programs and collaborations; the success of the Company's license agreements; the timing

and success of the Company's preliminary studies, preclinical research, clinical trials and related regulatory filings; if

approved, the acceptance by the market of the Company's products; and the continued quotation of the Company's

common stock on the over-the-counter securities market, as well as other factors expressed from time to time in the

Company’s 10-K, 10-Qs and other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only

as of the date of this presentation, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-

looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Leading Read Through Company

Clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel small molecule medicines designed to treat genetic diseases by restoring the production of proteins from genes with nonsense mutations

Experienced Management

Management team with established track record of successful product development and commercialization

Strong Clinical Focus

On track for mid 2018 IND (FDA) and CTA (Belgium) submission to support initiation of Phase 2 studies in Cystinosis and Cystic Fibrosis in 2018. Phase 1 SAD complete, MAD ongoing. Pediatric Orphan Opportunity.

Diversified Development Portfolio

Global rights for library of novel molecules that address the aminoglycoside/ribosome binding site. Anticipate advancing second compound to IND enabling studies in 2018.

Financially Sound

Cash of $18.3 million as of March 31, 2018; No debtExtensive IP portfolio; Composition of matter thru 2031April 30, 2018 closing of public offering of 5.9 million shares, net proceeds $53.4 millionTrading as ELOX (Nasdaq)

Eloxx Pharmaceuticals Highlights

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• Key positive organoid data in Cystic Fibrosis• Heterozygous and homozygous CFTR mutations

• Key positive model data in Cystinosis• Reduction of kidney cystine levels

• On track for completion of Phase 1 studies• SAD completed• MAD enrolling

• Initiation of Phase 2 studies in Cystic Fibrosis and Cystinosis (4Q’18)

• Participation at Key Scientific Conferences

• 2 ELX-02 Abstracts presented at European Cystic Fibrosis Society Meeting in June, including late breaker in organoids

• Eloxx to nominate second novel molecule for development in rare/ultra-rare orphan disease

Key Scientific Highlights

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Pedro Huertas, MD, PhDCMO

Gregory WeaverCFO

Robert WardCHAIRMAN AND CEO

Barbara RyanINVESTOR RELATIONS

Neal Sharpe, PhDVP TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE

John van Duzer, PhDVP CMC

Highly Experienced US Leadership Team

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The Promise of Read-Through

Aminoglycosides first showed read-through activity in nonsense mediated diseases

Aminoglycosides' tolerability profile historically limited suitability for read-through treatment of serious genetic diseases

Advances in our understanding of translational read-through enables design of novel small molecules

>1,800Genetic diseases involve nonsense mutations • In every genetic disease a subset of patients

have nonsense mutations that impair the production of essential proteins

• Translational read through is directed at restoring the production of full length proteins by overcoming the premature stop codon and nonsense mediated decay

CysticFibrosis

Cystinosis

MPS ISyndrome

RettSyndrome

DuchenneMuscularDystrophy

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Target Profile for Read-Through

Eloxx read-through program is pursuing product candidates with the following characteristics:

Activity independent of gene size or complexity of genetic disorder

Molecular scaffold with defined ribosomal effect

Active at all three premature stop codons

Reduces rate of nonsense mediated decay

Restores protein production to a clinically significant level

Acceptable tolerability profile

Suitable for chronic administration

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Aminoglycoside Ribosomal Interaction

• Well defined molecular interaction with helix 44• Role in stabilization of tRNA binding at Site A• Optimizing scaffold by altering interaction with

prokaryotic and mitochondrial ribosomes• Defined tissue penetration and tolerability profile for

read-through applicationsAminoglycoside activity observed on single pre-translocation ribosome complexes. Feldman, MB; Terry DS; Altman RB; Blanchard SC. Nature Chemical Biology volume6, pages54–62 (2010)

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ERSGs Enable Translation Across Premature Stop Codons

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A1754

“Off” State “On” State

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• Novel compounds derived from aminoglycoside scaffold

• Screened for read-through activity on known disease related nonsense mutations

• Reduced mitochondrial inhibition (range 12-140X)

• Reduced prokaryotic ribosomal inhibition

Discovery of ELX-02

Increased Selectivity towards Cytoplasmic versus Mitochondrial Ribosome Confers Improved Efficiency of Synthetic Aminoglycosides in Fixing Damaged Genes: A Strategy for Treatment of Genetic Diseases Caused by Nonsense Mutation. Kandasamy, K; Atia-Gilkin D; et al. J Med Chem (2012) 55(23):10630-10643

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ELX-02 Preclinical Development

• Functional and anatomic hearing studies– No observation of ototoxicity

• Histopathology and functional renal studies– Data to date suggest improved NOAEL margin– Currently anticipate dosing without adjustment for renal impairment

• Submitted CTA for Cystic Fibrosis in May

• On track for mid-year submission of IND for Cystinosis

CTA (EU) & IND (US) Enabling Studies

Initiated regulatory pre-IND review of CMC to support planned clinical program

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CLINICALTRIALS.GOVIdentifier: NCT03292302A Phase 1a, Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Single Dose Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of ELX-02 in Healthy Adult Volunteers

CLINICALTRIALS.GOVIdentifier: NCT03309605A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Third Party Open, Multiple Dose Escalation, Single Center Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Subcutaneously Administered ELX-02 in Independent Consecutive Cohorts of Healthy Subjects

Planned Enrollment: 45

ELX-02 Clinical Development – Phase 1 Studies

TO DATE:• No SAE Observed • No renal or otoacoustic SAE• Generally well tolerated

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COMPLETED ONGOING

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ELX-02

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystinosis

ELX Library

Compounds

Our Current Development Pipeline

Phase 1a SAD Phase 1b MAD

Submission

CTA (Belgium)

IND (FDA)Phase 2*

Preclinical Mutational ProfilingCandidate

Nomination

ELX-02 and the ELX Library Compounds are investigational agents and have not been approved for use by any regulatory agency

*Subject to Regulatory Review of CTA and IND respectively

2017 2018 2019 2020

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• Systemic rare disease

• Caused by mutations in transmembrane

conductance regulator (CFTR)

– Chloride channel

• Mutations lead to dysregulation in multiple

organ systems

• Current standard of care based on molecular

chaperones for trafficking and conformation

– Target Class II – Class V CFTR Defects

– No currently approved drugs for Class I CFTR Defects

• Currently available data for our investigational drug,

ELX-02, suggests the potential for:

– Active for both homozygous and heterozygous

Class I nonsense mutations

– Increase translational read-through

– Improve chloride currents in HBEs and organoids

– Demonstrate synergy with correctors and

potentiators in heterozygous population

Cystic Fibrosis Development Program

Zoltan Bozoky et al. PNAS 2013;110:47:E4427-E4436

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• Premature stop codons or nonsense mutations are Class I

• Estimated that 22% of patients have Class I mutations on one or both CFTR alleles

• The G542X nonsense mutation occurs in 5% of CF patient population

• Eloxx’s development path for read-through therapeutics will be focused on the patient subset with diagnosed nonsense mutations

Cystic Fibrosis: CFTR Molecular Defect

Novel personalized therapies for cystic fibrosis: Treating the basic defect in all patients. Journal of Internal Medicine 277(2) · September 2014

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Development path focused on individual’s genetic background (ie, CFTR mutation)

Today most patients have genetic sequence data that could enable personalized treatment

Goals of Cystic Fibrosis Personalized Medicine Approach

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PATIENTS THERAPY

BENEFIT

NO BENEFIT

ADVERSE EFFECTS

WITHOUT PERSONALIZED MEDICINE:Some Benefit, Some Do NOT

PATIENTS

THERAPY

WITH PERSONALIZED MEDICINE:Each Patient Receives the Correct

Medicine for Them

THERAPY

THERAPY

EACH PATIENT BENEFITS FROM INDIVIDUALIZED

TREATMENT

BIOMARKER DIAGNOSTICS

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A CF assay on cystic fibrosis patient organoids

Organoids For Cystic Fibrosis Screening

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Healthy CFTR activation: Swelling of Organoids

CF mutated CFTR activation: No-Swelling of Organoids

11/13/2017 | Confidential

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A CF swelling assay on cystic fibrosis patient organoids

Organoids Pre-clinical Patient Stratification Potential Use To Define Clinical Trial Populations

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Patient Organoid without drug treatment:No Swelling of Organoids

Patient Organoid with drug treatment:Swelling of Organoids

11/13/2017 | Confidential

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Heterozygous nonsense mutationsFirst investigational read-through agent to demonstrate in vitro activity in organoid cultures

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4-points dose titration of ELX-02 compound at 5µM Forskolin after 48h incubation in absence or presence of VX-770 in F508del/G542X organoid cultures. Combination VX-809/VX-770 was performed as control.

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Homozygote nonsense mutationsFirst investigational read-through agent to demonstrate in vitro activity in organoid cultures

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• This testing in a limited number of in vitro organoid cultures suggests organoid response to increasing exposure to our drug candidate ELX-02– Dose-proportional response– Pronounced swelling

• Organoid responses are considered important contributor to clinical trial design– High unmet medical need population– Demonstrate potential for clinical response

• Data to be submitted for scientific presentation– Additional homozygous and heterozygous

response data– Evaluation of in vitro response in organoid cultures in

combinations with correctors and/or potentiators

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FIS Response Correlates Strongly with mRNA Levels in G542X/X CFTR Organoids

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• Clinical Trial Application (CTA) Submitted in Belgium

• Protocol Assigned “High Priority” for EU Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trial Network

• 24 Patients, 3 Cohorts Dose Escalation

• Primary Endpoint: Sweat Chloride, Nasal Potential Difference

• Key Secondary Endpoint: FEV1

• G542X homo/heterozygous genotypes (~ 5%)

• On track for FPFV in 4Q2018

Cystic Fibrosis Phase 2

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ELX-02 Cystic Fibrosis Next Steps

Jan 2018 Pre-CTA (Belgium) Regulatory Meeting

CTA (Belgium) Submitted

Targeting 4Q 2018 for FPFV Phase 2 Study

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• Ultra-rare lysosomal storage disease

• Caused by mutations in cystinosin (CTNS)– Cysteine efflux channel

• Cystine lysosomal accumulation causes manifestations of disease

• The current standard of care, Cysteamine acts within the lysosome to convert cystine into forms which can exit the lysosome via cysteine transport pathways.

• W138X most common nonsense mutation is estimated to represent 1/3 of patient population

• Currently available data on our investigational drug candidate, ELX-02, suggest the potential to:– Increase translational read-through– Reduce NMD– Restore CTNS mRNA to near normal levels– Lower cystine accumulation in vitro and in vivo

Cystinosis Development Program

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ELX-02 Preclinical Cystinosis

in vitro model CTNSW138X/W138X

fibroblasts

In vitro model indicates ELX-02 reduces nonsense mediated decay (NMD)

In vitro model indicates ELX-02 restores Cystinosintransporter function

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ELX-02 Animal Model Cystinosis

CTNSY226X/Y226X knock-in

Dr Paul GoodyerMcGill University

21 Days of Biweekly ELX-02 Administration Significantly Reduced Kidney Cystine Levels

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On track for mid-2018 IND Submission in US

ELX-02 Cystinosis Next Steps

Dec 2017 Pre-IND FDA (Written Response)

Targeting 4Q2018 for FPFV Phase 2 Study

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Financial Summary

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• $18.3 million cash as of March 31, 2018• No debt• Funded through 2020 and completion of Phase 2 trials in

cystic fibrosis and cystinosis• Completed public offering of 5,899,500 shares of common

stock at a price of $9.75 per share on April 30, 2018, net proceeds of $53.4 million

• Shares outstanding totaled 33.4 million as of 4/30/18• Traded Nasdaq: ELOX

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• Key positive organoid data in Cystic Fibrosis• Heterozygous and homozygous CFTR mutations

• Key positive model data in Cystinosis• Reduction of kidney cystine levels

• On track for completion of Phase 1 studies• SAD completed• MAD enrolling

• Initiation of Phase 2 studies in Cystic Fibrosis and Cystinosis (4 Q)

• Participation at Key Scientific Conferences

• 2 ELX-02 Abstracts presented at European Cystic Fibrosis Society Meeting in June, including late breaker in organoids

• Eloxx to nominate second novel molecule for development in rare/ultra-rare orphan disease

Eloxx Pharmaceuticals Highlights

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Thank you.

Investor Presentation July 2018