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April 8, 2010

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Swiss scientists describe novel anticancer agents

Sekmed discloses new vaccine adjuvants

Galapagos identifies novel androgen receptor ligands

SPARC staining predicts survival in rituximab-treated patients with ABC-type DLBCL

Two-year data reported on deferasirox in beta-thalassemia patients with cardiac siderosis

Quinapril and lipoic acid show benefit in metabolic syndrome

Preclinical data disclosed on discovery of novel CCK receptor antagonist JNJ-26273364

Amgen identifies novel CXCR3 antagonists for inflammatory conditions

Preclinical studies show involvement of galectin-1 in healing after acute myocardial infarction

Merck & Co. discloses new glucagon receptor antagonists

Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers new NS5B inhibitors

FDA grants fast track designation to Genta's tesetaxel for advanced gastric cancer

Lundbeck advances new agent Lu-AE-04621 to phase I for Parkinson's disease

FDA approves TachoSil surgical patch as adjunct to hemostasis in cardiovascular surgery

Allergan and Serenity Pharmaceuticals to collaborate on development Ser-120 for nocturia

Davunetide receives FDA fast track status for progressive supranuclear palsy

Bellus Health begins phase I trial of NRM-8499 for Alzheimer's disease

Living Cell Technologies' phase I/IIa Diabecell trial in type 1 diabetes meets endpoints

Recordati signs marketing agreement with Esteve for pitavastatin

Halozyme Therapeutics strengthens commercial supply agreements for rHuPH20

Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium initiates phase Ib/II Treanda trial in multiple myeloma

NeurogesX launches capsaicin patch for postherpetic neuralgia

Mologen receives funds to develop MIDGE-based DNA vaccine for hepatitis B

Phase II trial of ranibizumab in diabetic macular edema commences enrollment

MicuRx, Cumencor and Pfizer partner to develop antibiotics for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

RXi and TransDerm form dermatology research collaboration

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