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Aug. 5, 2002

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Potential new therapeutic agent for arterial thrombosis discovered in Taiwan

Pleconaril reported to be safe and effective for picornavirus-associated viral respiratory illness

GRP promotes keratinocyte proliferation and wound healing in vitro and in vivo

New data on the antitumor effects of the monoclonal antibody IMC-C225

IND submitted for IL-4/13 Trap in asthma patients

Variagenics conducts pharmacogenomic evaluation of pravastatin trial

Isis continues to make steady progress in clinical development and drug discovery

Coviracil phase III interim results

Marketing authorization for Triacelluvax withdrawn in E.U.

Zonagen receives SBIR grant to study adjuvant system

IND submitted for NT-13

Risperdal Consta approved in Germany

Lilly and Elan jointly describe a novel inhibitor of Abeta synthesis and/or release

Senju presents new calpain inhibitors for stroke, ocular disorders, etc.

Wyeth claims dual inhibitors of 5-HT1A/5-HT reuptake

Roche and Vernalis claim novel 5-HT2C receptor agonists with potential in obesity and diabetes

New CDK inhibitors emerge from Pharmacia R&D

New factor Xa/factor VIIa inhibitors in early development at Merck

Antitumor compound from natural source identified at Pharma Mar

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