Archives for March 18, 2004

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New formulation hikes steroid efficacy in arthritis

Researchers in the Netherlands say that a steroid drug formulated in a lipid droplet and coated with a polymer seems to be more effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis than the steroid on its own.

New screen shows obesity drug is tumour blocker

A new activity-based proteomics screening technique has allowed scientists to identify active targets and simultaneously screen for their inhibitors. The screening technique has already revealed that orlistat, an anti-obesity drug, has an additional...

NewCo will be called Lanxess, says Bayer

Germany chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer has christened its chemicals spin-off Lanxess, and says it is on schedule for a stock market flotation early next year.

Breakthrough in pharmacological treatment for drug abuse

A team of scientists in the US have identified a molecular target in which could herald the formation of the first pharmacological therapy for treating amphetamine addiction, which is estimated to affect around 9 million Americans, writes Wai Lang Chu.