> Antigenics says that a Phase I/II trial of cancer vaccine Oncophage delivered positive results, with 11 out of 12 patients exceeding median benchmarks on survival from time of recurrence. Researchers also said that all patients demonstrated an immune response. The company launched a Phase II trial of Oncophage earlier this month to evaluate overall survival in glioma patients. Report
> San Francisco-based Exelixis has announced positive Phase II data for XL647 for non-small cell lung cancer. The company also revealed interim Phase II data for XL880, a renal cell cancer drug. Release | Release
> NovaBay Pharmaceuticals raised $24 million in their IPO, which priced at $4 a share, the bottom of their range. Report
> Bionovo raised about $24 million in a new stock offering. Report
> Isis Pharmaceuticals will receive $9.9 million from the non-profit CHDI to develop a therapy for Huntington's disease. Report
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