Isis Pharmaceuticals
Executive Summary
First Phase I trials of in vivo antisense product (ISIS 2105) will begin during the week of March 23. The product is being developed for the treatment of genital warts. Five dosing levels will be used to evaluate the safety of ISIS 2105, with ten volunteers receiving each dose level. The company plans to enter Phase II studies within the year, though it has not yet submitted a protocol.
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