Archives for July 12, 2005

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Infinity initiates Phase I myeloma drug trial

Infinity Pharmaceuticals announced the initiation of a phase I clinical trial of the company's lead investigational anticancer agent for the development of a potential treatment for patients with multiple myeloma. The compound will subsequently be...

LSBC boosts dental caries antibody production

US firms Large Scale Biology Corp and privately-held Planet Biotechnology have expanded their biomanufacturing program to extract and purify the latter's lead product, CaroRx, a plant-made antibody to control dental caries.

AK Pharma retreats from US market

Engineering and construction company Aker Kvaerner Pharmaceuticals has decided to cease operations at its office in Bridgewater, New Jersey, US.

Thermo Electron launches CDS software for LIMS

Thermo Electron announces the launch of its chromatography data system (CDS), which provides enhancements in data integration with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for improved laboratory productivity.

Chr Hansen patents low-cost tablet coating

Scientists at Chr Hansen's US research operations have developed a gum acacia-based film coating, suitable for use in pharmaceuticals, that combines low cost, long shelf life and low shipping costs.