Biovitrum AB (publ), Sweden, and Syntonix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA, have obtained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to commence a clinical phase I/IIa study of a long-acting, recombinant Factor IXFc for the treatment of Hemophilia B.
Biovitrum and Syntonix set to begin Phase 1/2a clinical trial for the treatment of Hemophilia B
TyRx Pharma raises $25 million
Proceeds Will Support Commercialization of the AIGISrx™ CRMD AntiBacterial Envelope and Development and Launch of Additional Drug-Eluting Devices in the TyRx Pipeline
Monmouth Junction, NJ, (February 27, 2008) -- TyRx Pharma, Inc., a leader in the commercialization of implantable combination drug-device products, announced today that the Company has raised $25 million in a venture capital financing led by Clarus Ventures and co-led by Pappas Ventures. In connection with the financing, Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Managing Director, and Scott Requadt, J.D., MBA, Principal, both of Clarus Ventures, and Arthur Pappas, Managing Partner, Pappas Ventures, will join TyRx's Board of Directors.
TyRx Pharma raises $25 million
TyRx Pharma, Inc., a leader in the commercialization of implantable combination drug-device products, announced today that the Company has raised $25 million in a venture capital financing led by Clarus Ventures and co-led by Pappas Ventures. In connection with the financing, Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Managing Director, and Scott Requadt, J.D., MBA, Principal, both of Clarus Ventures, and Arthur Pappas, Managing Partner, Pappas Ventures, will join TyRx's Board of Directors.
Athersys announces summary results for Phase 1 safety study of its novel obesity drug
CLEVELAND, Feb. 27, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Athersys, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATHX) today announced top-line results from its Phase 1 clinical trial of ATHX-105, its orally administered drug candidate for the treatment of obesity. ATHX-105 was well- absorbed, providing good drug exposures, well-tolerated up to high doses, and had no negative effect on cardiovascular, hematology or other clinical parameters.
Athersys announces summary results for Phase 1 safety study of its novel obesity drug
Athersys, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATHX) today announced top-line results from its Phase 1 clinical trial of ATHX-105, its orally administered drug candidate for the treatment of obesity. ATHX-105 was well- absorbed, providing good drug exposures, well-tolerated up to high doses, and had no negative effect on cardiovascular, hematology or other clinical parameters.
MethylGene and Pharmion announce orphan drug designation for treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia
Montreal, Quebec and Boulder, Colorado. February 14, 2008 – MethylGene Inc. (TSX: MYG) and Pharmion Corporation (NASDAQ: PHRM) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated the Companies' histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, MGCD0103, as an Orphan Drug for the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in the United States.
Apex Bioventures and Dynogen Pharmaceuticals announce definitive merger agreement
Apex Bioventures Acquisition Corp. (AMEX: PEX), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company with healthcare industry expertise, and
Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately owned clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement.
TargeGen announces initiation of clinical trial of JAK2 inhibitor TG101348 in myeloproliferative disease patients
TargeGen, Inc. today announced that the Company has started a multi-center Phase I/II clinical trial of TG101348, an oral, potent, and highly selective inhibitor of JAK2 in patients with myeloproliferative diseases.
Anthera enters into manufacturing agreements for Varespladib in preparation for pivotal Phase 3 trials
Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced it has entered into manufacturing agreements with Albemarle Corporation and Patheon Inc. The agreements provide for the large-scale clinical production of Varespladib (A-002), which is expected to be necessary in preparation for Anthera’s Phase III clinical trials and planned New Drug Application submission to the Food and Drug Administration. Varespladib is Anthera’s oral drug candidate for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Dynogen expands DDP225 patent estate
Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the Company has acquired from Arachnova Therapeutics, Ltd. all of its worldwide patent rights and know- how related to DDP225 in an asset purchase agreement. The Arachnova patent rights, which include granted patents and pending applications related to the use of DDP225 for the treatment of functional bowel disorders, genitourinary (GU) disorders and pain, complement and enhance Dynogen’s existing extensive worldwide patent estate related to DDP225. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
