Astellas Discontinues Development of Immunosuppressant FK778.Tokyo, Japan, June 30, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - Astellas Pharma Astellas Pharma Inc. (アステラス製薬株式会社 Inc. today announced that it has decided to discontinue development of FK778, an immunosuppressant immunosuppressant /im·mu·no·sup·pres·sant/ (-sah-pres´ant) an agent capable of suppressing immune responses. im·mu·no·sup·pres·sant n. An agent that suppresses the body's immune response. . Astellas started Phase-II trials for FK778 for organ transplants organ transplant: see transplantation, medical. in combination with Prograf(R) in the US and Europe. After careful review of the Phase-II clinical data on FK778, however, Astellas has decided to discontinue further development of FK778 in organ transplantation The transfer of organs such as the kidneys, heart, or liver from one body to another. The transplantation of human organs has become a common medical procedure. Typical organs transplanted are the kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, cornea, skin, bones, and lungs. since the data reviewed did not indicate clear benefits over current treatment options in combination with Prograf(R). Astellas is committed to immunology immunology, branch of medicine that studies the response of organisms to foreign substances, e.g., viruses, bacteria, and bacterial toxins (see immunity). Immunologists study the tissues and organs of the immune system (bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymphatic and the transplant community and will continue its leading-edge research and development program, exploring new treatment options that provide meaningful advancement over current therapies, for years to come. About Astellas Pharma Inc. Astellas Pharma Inc., located in Tokyo, Japan, is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. In April 2005, the company was formed through the merger of Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The organization is committed to becoming a global mega pharmaceutical company by combining outstanding R&D and marketing capabilities and continuing to grow in the world pharmaceutical market. For more information on Astellas Pharma Inc., please visit the company's website at www.astellas.com. Source: Astellas Pharma Inc. Contact: Astellas Pharma Inc. Corporate Communications Tel: +81-3-3244-3201 Fax: +81-3-5201-7473 http://www.astellas.com Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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