RE: life extension and the FDA (was: RE: EVOLUTION: Germlineengineering)

From: Ramez Naam (mez@apexnano.com)
Date: Sat Nov 30 2002 - 09:58:46 MST


From: Robert J. Bradbury [mailto:bradbury@aeiveos.com]
> The drug you have just described is very similar to Alteon's
> ALT-711. It is going through clinical trials to lower blood
> pressure -- but it basically prevents and/or reverses protein
> glycation.

:) In addition to being enthusiastic about this compound, I happen to
be a shareholder in Alteon. Phase IIb results are expected in Q1 and
Q2 of next year. Compounds that clear Phase II have a 70% chance of
clearing Phase III and making it to market.

fingers crossed,
mez



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