Just a few weeks after completing the treatment portion of a Phase II/III trial of Fibrillex, Neurochem Inc. partnered its AA amyloidosis drug with Centocor Inc. in a deal worth up to $54 million. (BioWorld Today)

Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. takes a case-by-case approach when it comes to partnering its drug candidates. If the economics are right, the San Diego-based company will sign on the dotted line. (BioWorld Today)