Monday, July 2, 2007

UPDATE 1-Biogen signs deal to develop electrolyte drug

(Reuters) - Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biogen said the drug,
lixivaptan, is an oral compound expected to enter a late-stage,
or Phase III, clinical trial this year in heart patients with
hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when the level of sodium
in the blood is too low.




Biogen will pay Philadelphia-based Cardiokine $50 million
up front and would make up to $170 million in additional
payments if and when certain development milestones were met,
as well as royalties on sales.


Read more at Reuters.com Mergers News

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