Amgen Inc.Thousand Oaks-based Amgen Inc. recently completed acquisition of Avidia, a privately held Mountain View drug company developing a new type of treatment called Avimer proteins. The $290 million deal gives Amgen control an interleukin interleukin Any of a class of naturally occurring proteins important in regulation of lymphocyte function. Several known types are recognized as crucial constituents of the body's immune system (see immunity). 6 inhibitor inhibitor /in·hib·i·tor/ (in-hib´i-tor) 1. any substance that interferes with a chemical reaction, growth, or other biologic activity. 2. designed to treat inflammation and autoimmune diseases Autoimmune diseases A group of diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, in which immune cells turn on the body, attacking various tissues and organs. Mentioned in: Complement Deficiencies, Premature Menopause that is in early-stage clinical trials. Staff Reporter Deborah Crowe can be reached at (323) 549-5225, ext. 232, or at dcrowe@labusinessjournal.com. |
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