Archives for November 27, 2006

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Researchers devise method to search for breast cancer drugs

By  Staff Reporter

Scientists have found a computational method that charts chemical space in the search for new breast cancer treatments. The technique has already resulted in the discovery of compounds that have performed better than current standard antioestrogen...

Actavis gains foothold in Russian generics market

By  Anna Lewcock

Actavis has announced its majority purchase of Russian pharmaceutical manufacturer, ZiO Zdorovje, in a move set to establish the company's presence in the growing Russian generics market.

Granules India takes stake in Chinese firm

By  Emilie Reymond

Granules India and Biocause have signed an agreement to create a 50 : 50 joint venture entity to manufacture and sell pharmaceutical APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), starting with Ibuprofen.

Abcellute kidney cell preserver reaches Japanese market

By  Dr Matt Wilkinson

A cell preservation solution that makes research using kidney cells easier to carry out, developed by UK firm Abcellute, has been made available on the Japanese market. Abcellute licensed Japanese rights to the product to GeneFrontier, introducing the...