Seikagaku and Kaken Pharmaceutical will discontinue development of SI-657, an additional indication of enthesopathy for the ARTZ injectable joint function-improving agent. Kaken is sales partner of ARTZ in Japan.
Enthesopathy refers to a disorder involving the attachment of a tendon or ligament to bone.
The co-development project ends following a lack of clear and sufficient data to support efficacy in the results of a Phase III clinical trial in Japan.
Source: Seikagaku Corporation
Previous collaborations between the two companies include an agreement regarding exclusive marketing rights in Japan for SI-6603, a condoliase injection indicated for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
Seikagaku and Kaken Pharmaceutical will discontinue development of SI-657, an additional indication of enthesopathy for the ARTZ injectable joint function-improving agent. Kaken is sales partner of ARTZ in Japan.
Enthesopathy refers to a disorder involving the attachment of a tendon or ligament to bone.
The co-development project ends...
Seikagaku and Kaken Pharmaceutical will discontinue development of SI-657, an additional indication of enthesopathy for the ARTZ injectable joint function-improving agent. Kaken is sales partner of ARTZ in Japan.
Enthesopathy refers to a disorder involving the attachment of a tendon or ligament to bone.
The co-development project ends following a lack of clear and sufficient data to support efficacy in the results of a Phase III clinical trial in Japan.
Source: Seikagaku Corporation
Previous collaborations between the two companies include an agreement regarding exclusive marketing rights in Japan for SI-6603, a condoliase injection indicated for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
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Julie Vetalice is ORTHOWORLD's Editorial Assistant. She has covered the orthopedic industry for over 20 years, having joined the company in 1999.





