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Title: LONG-TERM SUPPLY AGREEMENT
Date: 1/6/2006
Industry: Biotechnology and Drugs     Sector: Healthcare

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EXHIBIT 99.2

CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED AND FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


                           LONG-TERM SUPPLY AGREEMENT

         THIS LONG-TERM SUPPLY AGREEMENT (the "Supply Agreement") is made
effective as of the 15th day of November, 2005 ("Effective Date"), by and
between Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, a nonprofit
foundation having its principal place of business at Rochester, Minnesota 55905
("Supplier"), and MicroIslet, Inc., a Nevada corporation, having its principal
place of business at 6370 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 112, San Diego, California
92121 ("Buyer").

                                    RECITALS

         A. Buyer researches, develops, and commercializes certain technologies
in the field of xenotransplantation, specifically the use of porcine islets for
the treatment of diabetes.

         B. Supplier desires to sell to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase
from Supplier, certain non-transgenic pigs in Supplier's barrier facility
located at [***] Rochester, Minnesota (the "Facility") solely for Buyer's use in
its diabetes research, including xenotransplantation in humans for clinical
trials, such use to include provision of such pigs to third parties under
contract with Buyer solely in connection with such research (the "Permitted
Use"); and

         C. Supplier desires to cover the costs of operating the Facility.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the covenants
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1.         PURCHASE AND SUPPLY OF PIG; TERMS
                  ---------------------------------

         1.1       PIGS.
                  -----

         Subject to Section 1.2, Supplier shall breed, grow and provide to Buyer
without further cost (beyond fees and expenses due pursuant to Sections 1.3, 1.4
and 2.2) the number of non-transgenic, "Designated Pathogen Free" (as specified
in more detail in Exhibit A) pigs (or pancreases or islets, if mutually agreed
upon) requested by Buyer from the Facility (collectively, "Pigs", which
definition shall include any derivative or component thereof), not to exceed
[***] pigs of approximately [***] lbs (or pancreases or islets, if mutually
agreed upon) for each month of the term of this Supply Agreement and make the
Pigs available to Buyer, on the terms in this Supply Agreement. For all purposes
under this Supply Agreement, the term "month" shall mean the period from the
15th day of one calendar month through the 14th day of the following calendar
month. The first month under this agreement is the period November 15, 2005 to
December 15, 2005, the second month is the period December 15, 2005 to January
15, 2006 and so on. If mutually agreed upon in writing, the number of [***] Pigs
per month could also consist of an appropriate number of pigs of different
weight that utilize the same time and space requirements necessary to produce
[***] pigs of [***]. Buyer shall use the Pigs solely for the Permitted Use and
will be responsible for complying with all Laws applicable to and relating to
Buyer's Permitted Use. As used in this Supply Agreement, the term "Laws" means
all applicable U.S. laws, regulations, rules, ordinances and requirements,
including without limitation the United States Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the
Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and all
regulations and orders issued thereunder, and all applicable Federal Food and
Drug Administration ("FDA") and other applicable regulatory authorities'
standards.

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         1.2       PRODUCTION AMOUNTS.
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         Buyer, on the date of this Supply Agreement, and on the 15th day of
each month thereafter, shall provide Supplier a good-faith six month rolling
forecast for the number of requested Pigs. During the term of this Supply
Agreement and any extension thereof, orders may be made for a one-month supply
of Pigs, on a monthly basis, not to exceed [***] Pigs per month.

         1.3       FEES AND EXPENSES.
                  ------------------

         Regardless of the number of Pigs ordered during each month of this
Supply Agreement, Buyer shall pay Supplier a monthly fee of [***] for each month
of this Supply Agreement (the "Monthly Fee"). Supplier may, at any time, and
from time-to-time, during the initial term, the First Option Term and/or the
Second Option Term and upon at least 30 days prior written notice to Buyer,
increase the Monthly Fee; PROVIDED, HOWEVER that each such increase, if any,
must not exceed the CPI Fraction for the increase in question. The increase in
Monthly Fee shall be calculated as follows: [***] multiplied by the CPI
Fraction. "CPI Fraction" shall mean a fraction, the numerator of which is the
most recent CPI as of the commencement of the month, or months as the Supplier
shall determine from time-to-time and at any time during any month during the
initial term or the First Option Term or the Second Option Term of this Supply
Agreement and the denominator of which is the most recent CPI as of the
Effective Date of this Supply Agreement. "CPI means the "Consumer Price Index,
All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average, All Items, Standard Reference Base
1982-84 = 100." If the CPI is discontinued, comparable statistics on the
purchasing power of the consumer dollar as published at the time of said
discontinuation by a responsible financial periodical of recognized authority
selected by Supplier, shall be used for making the above computation. If the
Standard Reference Base used in computing the CPI is changed such that the CPI
for the 1982-84 = 100 Standard Reference Base is no longer published, the
figures used in making the foregoing adjustments shall accordingly be changed so
that all increases in the CPI are taken into account notwithstanding any change
in the Standard Reference Base.

         In addition to the Monthly Fee provided for herein, Buyer shall pay
Supplier's expenses of harvesting the pancreases, if the parties agree that
Supplier shall harvest and supply pancreases, the preparation and packaging of
the pancreases for shipping, the shipping and insurance costs and all applicable
taxes and other governmental charges. Similarly, Buyer shall pay Supplier's
expenses associated with the isolation and shipping of islets if the parties
agree that Supplier shall harvest and supply islets. Supplier's expenses shall
consist of Supplier's actual costs, plus overhead determined in accordance with
Supplier's standard overhead policies. Buyer shall have the right to audit such
expense amounts. Any additional testing other than that specified in Appendix A
that is performed at the request of Buyer will be paid for by the Buyer. The
Monthly Fee will be subject to reduction in an amount negotiated in good faith
by the parties in the event that Supplier elects to sell pigs from the Facility
to a purchaser other than Buyer; provided that no such reduction shall occur
with respect to Supplier's provision or sale of up to [***] transgenic pigs to
third parties from the Facility during any 12 month period for use outside the
Field (as defined in Section 8.1). Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein
shall prevent Supplier from using any quantity of transgenic pigs for its
internal research purposes outside the Field.

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         1.4       PAYMENT TERMS.
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         The Monthly Fee shall be due on or before the 15th of each month, with
the first payment due on the date of last signature on this Supply Agreement.
Supplier shall submit invoices for the additional fees and expenses due pursuant
to Section 1.3, and Buyer shall pay such invoices in full within 30 days after
the receipt of the applicable invoice.

ARTICLE 2.          SPECIFICATIONS; QUALITY ASSURANCE; INSPECTIONS
                  ----------------------------------------------

         2.1       SPECIFICATIONS.
                  ---------------

                  A. All Pigs supplied by Supplier shall:

                            (i) meet all requirements, standards and
                  specifications in Exhibit A as applies to Supplier (the
                  "Specifications");

                           (ii) be labeled as indicated by Supplier; and

                            (iii) be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
                  or other defects in title (collectively, the "QA Standards").

                  B. Supplier shall maintain ongoing quality assurance and
         testing procedures as set forth in Exhibit A. Supplier shall be
         responsible for complying with all Laws applicable to and relating to
         the Pigs during the time such Pigs are in Supplier's custody and
         control. Supplier shall participate in any discussions with FDA
         regarding the use of the Pigs for human clinical trials and provide any
         reasonably requested assistance and documentation with respect to the
         Pigs and such use.

                  C. Supplier will agree to modifications of the Specifications
         as requested by the Buyer and as required to ensure compliance with FDA
         guidelines, regulations and applicable laws of the United States.

         2.2       SHIPPING.
                  ---------

         Supplier shall: (a) ship all Pigs to Buyer according to Buyer's
shipping instructions, FOB delivered freight collect, with title to the Pigs and
risk of loss and damage passing to Buyer upon delivery of the Pigs to the
carrier specified by Buyer; and (b) pack all Pigs suitably for shipment
according to common carriers' requirements. It shall be Buyer's duty to insure
the Pigs in transit. Buyer shall pay all applicable taxes and other governmental
charges associated with the sale of the Pigs.

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         2.3       INSPECTION OF PIGS.
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         Buyer shall inspect each Pig within 2 days after its receipt and
immediately advise Supplier if any such Pig does not conform to the QA
Standards. If Supplier agrees that any such Pig does not conform to the QA
Standards, the Buyer shall, at Supplier's expense and option, either destroy or
have destroyed such Pig or return it to Supplier, and Supplier shall replace it
with another Pig free of any charge or expense to Buyer, including any costs or
expenses for redelivery.

         2.4       DOCUMENTATION AND INSPECTIONS.
                   ------------------------------

         Subject to the provisions of Article 3 of this Supply Agreement, and
further subject to Supplier's security, health and safety and other policies and
procedures with respect to the Facility, Supplier shall make available to Buyer,
as may be reasonably requested by Buyer, the Specifications and related
documents directly related to the Pigs and Supplier's compliance with QA
Standards, and any other provisions of this Agreement, including Section 1.3
above. Subject to the provisions of Article 3 of this Supply Agreement, Buyer
shall have the right with advance written notice and at times agreed to by
Supplier, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, during regular
business hours, to enter upon Facility and to (a) make inspections reasonably
necessary to properly ascertain compliance with the QA Standards and this Supply
Agreement, and (b) harvest or train Supplier personnel to harvest Pig pancreases
or islets.

         2.5       REQUIRED NOTIFICATION.
                  ----------------------

         Supplier shall immediately give Buyer notice, by telecopy, with
confirming notice by U.S. mail, if Supplier becomes aware of any defect or
condition which in any way does not conform to the Specifications or quality of
any Pigs supplied by Supplier or which may render any such Pig ineffective,
dangerous and/or in material violation of the QA Standards.

         2.6       TRACING.
                  --------

         Supplier shall: (a) trace and maintain records regarding the source
and, if applicable, lot number of each Pig; and (b) maintain such records for
not less than 3 years after the termination or expiration of this Supply
Agreement.

ARTICLE 3.           CONFIDENTIALITY; RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS, ETC.
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         3.1       CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
                  -------------------------

                  A. "Confidential Information" shall mean all information
         disclosed by or on behalf of one party or its Affiliated Entities to
         the other, including without limitation information relating to the
         matters which are the subject of this Supply Agreement, the terms and
         the nature of this Supply Agreement, and all other information
         regarding a party's research, technology, know-how, ideas, concepts,
         and the like, including information developed in connection with this
         Supply Agreement. Confidential Information shall not include
          information which: (i) is at the time of disclosure, or thereafter
         becomes, a part of the public domain through no wrongful act or
         omission by the receiving party; (ii) is lawfully in the possession of
         receiving party prior to disclosure by or on behalf of the disclosing
         party as shown by written records; (iii) is lawfully disclosed to
         receiving party by a third party which did not acquire the same under
         an obligation of confidentiality from or through the disclosing party;
         or (iv) is independently developed by receiving party without use of
         Supplier Confidential Information as shown by written records. Further,


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         if the Receiving Party is compelled by law to disclose Confidential
         Information of the Disclosing Party, it shall provide the Disclosing
         Party with prior notice of such compelled disclosure (to the extent
         legally permitted) and reasonable assistance, at Disclosing Party's
         cost, if the Disclosing Party wishes to contest the disclosure. The
         foregoing restrictions shall not prohibit either party from summarizing
         the terms of this Supply Agreement, or from filing this Supply
         Agreement as an exhibit, in documents such party is required to file
         with any government agency, including the Securities and Exchange
         Commission; provided that such disclosure shall be only to the extent
         required to comply with Laws, and further provided that the party
         proposing to make such disclosure shall provide a copy of the proposed
         disclosure to the other party in advance of such disclosure, and shall
         consider the input of such other party concerning such disclosure,
         including any requests that portions of such material be the subject of
         a proper request for confidential treatment.

                  B. A party receiving Confidential Information shall, for a
         period of 3 years after expiration or termination of this Supply
         Agreement, as may be extended hereunder: (y) limit dissemination of
         Confidential Information to only those employees having a "need to
         know"; and (z) advise each such employee who receives Supplier
         Confidential Information that such information is confidential and
         require each such employee to comply with all obligations of
         confidentiality and non-disclosure. Receiving party shall not: (i)
         disclose Confidential Information to any person or entity, other than
         to its employees on a "need to know" basis only; or (ii) use such
         information in its own research, development, commercialization,
         marketing or sale of products or services or for any other purpose. A
         party shall not, by virtue of either this Supply Agreement or its
          receipt of Pigs, obtain any title to, or any interest or license in,
         any of the other party's Confidential Information.

                  C. Nothing herein shall prevent Supplier from using
         information received from Buyer internally for the purpose of
         supporting Supplier's other supply or xenotransplantation activities.
         Buyer shall keep confidential and not use for any purpose any
         information obtained that relates to the design and operation of the
         Supplier's barrier facility. These obligations for non-use and
         non-disclosure will survive any termination or expiration of this
         Supply Agreement and will not be subject to the 3 year limitation
         above.

                  D. Except as may expressly be set forth herein, this Supply
         Agreement does not grant any rights, by implication, estoppel or
         otherwise, by a party under any patents, know-how, copyrights or
         proprietary information of such party to the other. All such rights are
         expressly reserved. Nothing herein shall grant a right to the a party's
         logos, names, trade names, service names or trademarks.

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                  E. Neither party will use publicly for publicity, promotion,
         or the like, any employee name, logo, name, trade name, service mark,
          or trademark of the other, without such party's prior, written, express
         consent.

ARTICLE 4.           REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
                    ------------------------------

         4.1       OF SUPPLIER RELATING TO PIGS.
                   -----------------------------

         Supplier represents and warrants that (a) all Pigs that are delivered
to Buyer hereunder shall conform in all respects to and be in accordance with
the QA Standards and Supplier's quality assurance policies and procedures as
defined in Appendix A; (b) that the Facility will be operated in accordance with
all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, and the Pigs will be qualified
for human use; and (c) that the current maximum Pig production capacity of the
Facility is approximately [***] Pigs per month.

         The foregoing representations and warranties shall not survive
inspection of the applicable Pigs by Buyer pursuant to Section 2.3 and shall be
for the benefit of Buyer only and not for the benefit of any other person or
entity.

         SUPPLIER'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND BUYER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE
PIGS SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH PIG BY SUPPLIER.

         4.2       LIMITED WARRANTY.
                  -----------------

         THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED BY
BUYER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE AND ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART
OF SUPPLIER FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PIGS OR THEIR
USE BY BUYER OR THIRD PARTIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL SUPPLIER LIABILITY UNDER ANY
THEORY OR CLAIM EXCEED THE LOWER OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF MONTHLY FEES PAID BY
BUYER UNDER THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT OR [***]. Buyer will undertake all necessary
and appropriate actions permitted or required by Laws to ensure that Buyer's
provision of Pigs to any third party does not increase the scope of Supplier's
responsibility and warranty as set forth above and Buyer shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless Supplier from all claims by any third party arising out of or
relating to the supply of Pigs to third parties, excluding any such claims that
arise solely out of intentional or illegal activities by Mayo. Supplier's limits
of responsibility as set forth above are valid and enforceable against whomever
they are applicable.

         4.3       OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
                  -------------------------------------

         Each of the parties hereby represents and warrants to the other that:
(a) it has full power and authority required to enter into, execute and deliver
this Supply Agreement, to carry out its obligations hereunder, and to perform
the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) this Supply Agreement has been duly
executed and delivered by, is the valid and binding obligation of and is
enforceable against, such party in accordance with its terms; (c) the execution


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and delivery of and performance under this Supply Agreement by such party does
not, and will not, conflict with or violate any other agreement or obligations
with third parties or any restrictions of any kind or any Law to which it is
bound or subject; and (d) it has the unrestricted right to disclose any
information it submits to the other party, free of all claims of third parties,
and that such disclosures do not breach or conflict with any confidentiality
provisions of any agreement to which it is a party.

ARTICLE 5.         LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES
                  -----------------------

         5.1        DELAY.
                  ------

         SUPPLIER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY DELAY IN
FURNISHING PIGS, OR ANY OTHER PERFORMANCE UNDER OR PURSUANT TO THIS SUPPLY
AGREEMENT.

         5.2       SOLE REMEDIES.
                  --------------

         THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH BY SUPPLIER OF ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES AND THE SOLE REMEDIES FOR BUYER OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PIGS
COVERED BY THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER PERFORMANCE BY SUPPLIER UNDER OR
PURSUANT TO THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN
SECTION 4 OF THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT.

         5.3       CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
                  ----------------------

         IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER P


 
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