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July 9, 2003

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GSK develops new glucocorticoid receptor agonists

New beta3-adrenoceptor agonists identified by Sanofi-Synthelabo team

Gruenenthal patents new NOS inhibitors with utility in migraine therapy

Three related series of adenosine A2A antagonists claimed by Schering-Plough

Sepracor patent covers novel tramadol analogues for pain and other uses

Novel monoamine uptake modulators prepared and tested by Sepracor researchers

Antitumor Cdc25 phosphatase inhibitors designed at Maxia

Short- and long-term efficacy reported for cinacalcet in secondary hyperparathyroidism

Improved iron balance found for deferasirox in iron-loaded patients with beta-thalassemia

Suramin inhibits liver cell apoptosis in vitro and in vivo

Aramchol induces ABCA1-dependent efflux of cholesterol and phospholipids in vitro

Broad crosslicensing agreement between Ipsen and Teijin

Xoma regains rights to Neuprex

Amgen/Wyeth seek approval for fifth indication for anti-TNF therapy

FDA advisory committee schedules Ranexa NDA for review

PI-88 achieves primary efficacy endpoint in multiple myeloma trial

Japanese launch announced for OxyContin

Puricase advances through the clinical pipeline for refractory gout

Angeliq cleared for pan-European launch

AVI BioPharma proceeds towards clinical testing of West Nile virus antisense drug

Major global study examines second-generation HCV combination therapy in nonresponders

First preclinical data supporting AP-23464 as an alternative to Gleevec

Potent inhibitor of in vitro HCV replication presented at EASL meeting

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