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
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.
Genstruct announces new collaboration with Pfizer in drug safety
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., February 20, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Genstruct Inc., a systems biology company focused on identifying molecular mechanisms, networks and biomarkers to better understand large scale biology announced today that it has entered into a Master Research Agreement with Pfizer designed to cover current and future collaborations. The first collaboration under this new agreement is in the area of preclinical drug safety, focusing initially on a systems biology analysis of underlying mechanisms of drug-induced liver injury.
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
Public Company Will Have Portfolio of Late-Stage Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Drug Candidates and Funding to Advance Compounds towards Phase 3 Pivotal Trials
HILLSBOROUGH, Calif. & WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.
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.
Anthera enters into manufacturing agreements for Varespladib in preparation for pivotal Phase 3 trials
SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 31, 2008 - 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.
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.
