Sirtris Pharmaceuticals has filed a $60 million IPO with the SEC. Sirtris is testing a "resveratrol-based" drug against diabetes. Resveratrol recently gained attention when several studies suggested that the compound, which is found in red wine, can be used to counter the ailments associated with age and obesity. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.
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