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MediciNova, Kissei Pharmaceutical deal

October 24, 2011 7:00 AM UTC

Kissei will pay MediciNova $2.5 million to support development of MN-221 to treat acute exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MediciNova expects top-line data from a Phase IIb trial of MN-221 in patients with acute exacerbations of asthma in 1Q12. MediciNova reported data from a Phase Ib trial of the compound in COPD in 2010 (see BioCentury, March 22, 2010). ...