Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News for December 2009

Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News Archive

Light Sciences Oncology anticipates completion of two Phase III cancer trials in 2010 Light Sciences Oncology anticipates completion of two Phase III cancer trials in 2010

Light Sciences Oncology is anticipating significant short-term progress in the company’s multi-front development of Aptocine™ (talaporfin sodium), a novel treatment for solid tumors and benign neoplasms, including BPH.

Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre archives 500,000th crystal structure Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre archives 500,000th crystal structure

The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre has proudly announced the archiving of the 500,000th small-molecule crystal structure to the Cambridge Structural Database.

Two heads are better than one in a new mode of antibiotic action. Two heads are better than one in a new mode of antibiotic action.

An antibiotic that binds to a well-established target in a novel and unexpected way could be the inspiration for designing new, more potent antibiotic drugs.