Monday, July 2, 2007

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.


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