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NOXXON Pharma completes first-in-human clinical trial with Spiegelmer NOX-A12

NOXXON Pharma AG, the biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development of novel drugs based on its unique proprietary Spiegelmer® technology, announced today the successful completion of the first-in-human clinical trial with Spiegelmer® NOX-A12.

3 May 2010

NIAID researchers initiate trial of DAS181 in patients with asthma, bronchiectasis

NexBio, Inc. announced today the initiation of a trial of DAS181 (Fludase®) in patients with the respiratory conditions asthma and bronchiectasis, being conducted by researchers with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This trial will examine the effects of DAS181 in subjects with well-controlled or stable pulmonary disease.

3 May 2010

Santen licenses Clinical Data's ATL313 agonist compound for development of ophthalmic treatments

Clinical Data, Inc., and Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., today announced that Santen has exercised its option to license Clinical Data's highly selective adenosine A2A agonist compound, ATL313, for the development of topical treatments for certain ophthalmic diseases, including glaucoma. ATL313, a promising late-stage preclinical compound, has shown significant pharmacological effects in vivo and has been nominated as a clinical candidate.

From Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 3 May 2010

Investment report on Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

MicroStockProfit.com announces an investment report featuring Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision.

3 May 2010

Inspire Pharmaceuticals reports net loss of $14.8M for first-quarter 2010

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, reporting a net loss of $14.8 million or ($0.18) per share.

3 May 2010

DSM Biologics partners with Australian Governments to build cGMP mammalian CMO

DSM Biologics is pleased to announce the signing of preliminary agreements to enter a partnership with the Australian Governments (Queensland State Government and the Commonwealth of Australia) to design, build and operate the first major Australia-based mammalian biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, which will be located in Brisbane.

3 May 2010

Advaxis advances lead prostate cancer immunotherapeutic toward clinical trials

Advaxis, the live, attenuated Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) immunotherapy company, is advancing the clinical development of its lead prostate cancer immunotherapeutic toward clinical trials.

3 May 2010

Preclinical safety data reports Natural S-equol has little effect on 2 reproductive hormones

Natural S-equol, a novel soy germ-based compound, is very likely the primary ingredient for reducing hot flushes in the dietary supplement SE5-OH, which is under development for reduction of menopause symptoms, according to pre-clinical efficacy data from studies using an animal model presented at the Experimental Biology 2010 annual meeting.

3 May 2010

ZIOPHARM reports a net loss of $17.7 million in first quarter 2010

ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that is seeking to develop and commercialize a diverse, risk sensitive portfolio of in-licensed cancer drugs addressing unmet medical needs, today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and updated the Company's continued progress with its clinical programs.

3 May 2010

Pieris AG announces preclinical data for proprietary PRS-110 Anticalin compound

Pieris AG announced today preclinical data for its proprietary PRS-110 Anticalin compound, which targets the c-Met receptor, demonstrating a dose-dependant reduction of tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model.

30 Apr 2010

pSivida announces presentations on bioerodible technologies for degenerative eye disease

pSivida Corp., a leader in the development of back of the eye drug delivery systems, today announced that two poster presentations will be made at the upcoming ARVO meeting on one of pSivida's next generation bioerodible technologies for degenerative eye disease. It marks a key step toward the ability to use pSivida's bioerodible technologies to develop treatments for glaucoma and other degenerative eye diseases, diseases that affect millions of Americans.

30 Apr 2010

Acorda Therapeutics reports AMPYRA gross sales of $3.4 million for first-quarter 2010

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2010.

30 Apr 2010

NWO awards 31 grants in Investment Subsidy NWO Medium programme

The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has awarded 31 grants in the Investment Subsidy NWO Medium programme for the acquisition of equipment, the setting up of data collections and the production of software and bibliographies. The total investment amounts to 10 million euro.

30 Apr 2010

Lotus Pharmaceuticals receives Chinese SFDA approval to commence Laevo-Bambuterol clinical trials

Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a growing developer, manufacturer and seller of medicine and drugs in the People's Republic of China today reported that its innovative asthma drug Laevo-Bambuterol has received approval from China's State Food & Drug Administration's (SFDA) to commence clinical trials (No.2010L01309 and 2010L01399).

30 Apr 2010

Immunogen reports a net loss of $12.1 million in third quarter 2010

ImmunoGen, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops targeted anticancer products using its antibody expertise and Targeted Antibody Payload (TAP) technology, today announced financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010 - the third quarter of the Company's 2010 fiscal year (3QFY10).

30 Apr 2010

BioTime to acquire Singapore-based company, ES Cell International

BioTime, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops and markets products in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the Singapore-based company ES Cell International Pte Ltd.

30 Apr 2010

Celgene's first-quarter non-GAAP total revenue up 31% to $789 million

Celgene Corporation announced non-GAAP net income of $294.6 million, or non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.63 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2009 was $205.1 million or non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.44. Based on U.S. GAAP, Celgene reported net income of $234.4 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.50 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2009 was $162.9 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.35.

29 Apr 2010

Caliper Life Sciences' first-quarter 2010 GAAP revenues increase 1% to $28.7M

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc., today reported its first quarter 2010 results.

29 Apr 2010

AVEO Pharmaceuticals reports net loss of $14.4 million for first-quarter 2010

AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing cancer therapeutics, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, provided an update on progress towards achievement of 2010 goals as well as 2010 financial guidance.

29 Apr 2010

Incorporation of NexACT technology helps reduce dose of Å6 compound for ovarian cancer treatment

NexMed, Inc., a specialty CRO with a pipeline of products based on the NexACT® technology, today announced that results from a pre-clinical study showed significant improvement in the delivery and half life of Å6, a proprietary peptide treatment for ovarian cancer currently in Phase 2 development by Angstrom Pharmaceuticals. Specifically, the incorporation of NexACT® enabled the dose of Å6 to be cut by half, or from twice per day to once per day delivered subcutaneously, while achieving the same level of efficacy in the mouse lung metastasis model.

29 Apr 2010

Preclinical News and Research

NOXXON Pharma completes first-in-human clinical trial with Spiegelmer NOX-A12

NIAID researchers initiate trial of DAS181 in patients with asthma, bronchiectasis

Santen licenses Clinical Data's ATL313 agonist compound for development of ophthalmic treatments

Investment report on Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

Inspire Pharmaceuticals reports net loss of $14.8M for first-quarter 2010

DSM Biologics partners with Australian Governments to build cGMP mammalian CMO

Advaxis advances lead prostate cancer immunotherapeutic toward clinical trials

Preclinical safety data reports Natural S-equol has little effect on 2 reproductive hormones

ZIOPHARM reports a net loss of $17.7 million in first quarter 2010

Pieris AG announces preclinical data for proprietary PRS-110 Anticalin compound

pSivida announces presentations on bioerodible technologies for degenerative eye disease

Acorda Therapeutics reports AMPYRA gross sales of $3.4 million for first-quarter 2010

NWO awards 31 grants in Investment Subsidy NWO Medium programme

Lotus Pharmaceuticals receives Chinese SFDA approval to commence Laevo-Bambuterol clinical trials

Immunogen reports a net loss of $12.1 million in third quarter 2010

BioTime to acquire Singapore-based company, ES Cell International

Celgene's first-quarter non-GAAP total revenue up 31% to $789 million

Caliper Life Sciences' first-quarter 2010 GAAP revenues increase 1% to $28.7M

AVEO Pharmaceuticals reports net loss of $14.4 million for first-quarter 2010

Incorporation of NexACT technology helps reduce dose of Å6 compound for ovarian cancer treatment

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