Regeneron Revives NGF Inhibitor With Phase II/III Data; Safety Issue Remains
Executive Summary
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. reported statistically significant pain relief for osteoarthritis sufferers enrolled in the company's Phase II/III clinical trial for fasinumab, but the data didn't relieve concerns about neuro-musculoskeletal side effects for medicines that inhibit nerve growth factor (NGF).
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