Lilly/Isis Affinitak development dropped
Executive Summary
Isis "will not invest further in the development of Affinitak," firm says following failure of second pivotal non-small cell lung cancer trial conducted by partner Lilly. Study investigated the antisense inhibitor in combination with Lilly's Gemzar (gemcitabine) and cisplatin; trial results were to determine fate of drug after failure of first Phase III trial in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin (1"The Pink Sheet" March 24, 2003, p. 29)...