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Arbaclofen placarbil (AP):

May be effective in reducing spasticity with fewer doses.  The ongoing study is funded by XenoPort, Inc.

Link: http://www.xenoport.com/research_development/ap.htm

 

 

Phase 3 Trial for Alemtuzumab

Phase 3 trial of Alemtuzumab versus interferon beata-1a seems to be positive with significant reduction in relapses in patients taking this agent versus Rebif. 

Comparison of Alemtuzumab and Rebif Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis I (CARE-MS I) trial were presented at the 5th Joint Triennial Congress of the European and Americas Committees for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS).  This substance helps block the effect and number of two blood cell types called the monocytes and lymphocytes thereby reducing multiple sclerosis attacks.

 

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