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Lilly Halts Development of Semagacestat for Alzheimer’s Disease Based on Preliminary Results of Phase III Clinical …

Lilly Halts Development of Semagacestat for Alzheimer’s Disease Based on Preliminary Results of Phase III Clinical …
Eli Lilly and Company will halt development of semagacestat, a gamma secretase inhibitor being studied as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, because preliminary results from two ongoing long-term Phase III studies showed it did not slow disease progression and was associated with worsening of clinical measures of cognition and the ability to perform activities of daily living.

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Fibrocell Science, Inc. Submits Clinical Study Report (CSR) to U.S. Food & Drug Administration for Phase II/III Trial …

Fibrocell Science, Inc. Submits Clinical Study Report (CSR) to U.S. Food & Drug Administration for Phase II/III Trial …
EXTON, Pa., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Fibrocell Science, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FCSC), a biotechnology company focused on the development of autologous cell therapies for aesthetic, medical and scientific applications, announced today that it has submitted a clinical study report for its Phase II/III study of azficel-T for the treatment of moderate to severe acne scars to the U.S. Food …

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News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: July 26, 2010

News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: July 26, 2010
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: Flushing out key limitations to a drug that protects against heart attack The drug niacin is used to modulate fat levels in the blood and thereby reduce the risk of a heart attack. However, noxious effects on the skin that have been termed ‘flushing’ limit its use in the clinic. Understanding the mechanisms underlying flushing might identify therapeutic targets that could …

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