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> Takeda's experimental azilsartan medoxomil, an angiotensin receptor blocker, outperformed two rival blood pressure meds in a late-stage study. Analysts project that the therapy could earn more than $700 million a year if approved. Story
> Westlake, TX-based MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company markets anti-infective treatments. Release
> AstraZeneca is making an $11 million payment to Targacept after amending their 2005 pact for TC-5619. Release
> BioSante Pharmaceuticals says it has reinitiated development of its GVAX Prostate Cancer Vaccine. Release
> Forbes' Matthew Herper has begun a new monthly feature looking over the big winners and loser in the biotech game. Delcath Systems and Genvec get the once-over for April. Story
> Interleukin Genetics CEO Lewis Bender took a 61 percent cut in pay for 2009. Story
> San Diego-based Althea Technologies has acquired the assets and IP portfolio of Altus Pharmaceuticals. Release
> Celator Pharmaceuticals announced positive results from its Phase II study of CPX-351 Liposome Injection versus conventional cytarabine and daunorubicin in AML patients 60-75 years of age. Release
> Genesis Research is shutting down its New Zeland ops after running out of cash. Report
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