Anthera's Varespladib Demonstrates Significant Anti-Inflammatory Effect and LDL Reduction in Patients With Coronary Hea...(confirms ourconfidence in varespladib an...)

Date:11/11/2008

confirms our confidence in varespladib and its potential as new therapeutic to treat cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Colin Hislop, M.D., Senior Vice President of Cardiovascular Products at Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. "We look forward to data from the on-going FRANCIS trial to provide us with additional information on varespladib in the setting of an acute coronary event, specifically the impact of varespladib on markers of inflammation that may play a critical role in this disease."

Anthera Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held company committed to developing and commercializing clinical pharmaceutical products that address unmet medical needs of patients with life-threatening, chronic and acute inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. The Company has acquired from Eli Lilly and Company and Shionogi & Co.‚ Ltd. worldwide rights (excluding Japan) to a series of clinical and pre-clinical compounds that inhibit the enzymatic activity of members of the phospholipase (PLA2) family -- a group of enzymes responsible for the release of arachidonic acid and subsequent production of leukotrienes‚ prostacyclins and other mediators of inflammation. These highly potent compounds inhibit novel‚ upstream steps in the inflammation cascade and have the potential to address a variety of diseases. The company has also acquired exclusive and worldwide rights to a peptide fusion protein, A-623, for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune diseases from Amgen. For more information, please visit http://www.anthera.com

INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACT:

Anne Bowdidge

(650) 218-6900

pr@anthera.com

'/>"/>

SOURCE Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Copyright©2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

0 GOOD

Page: 1 2
Related biology technology :

1. Anthera Presents Data on Varespladib at ATVB Meeting
2. Elekta Demonstrates Commitment to Stereotactic Innovation at EANS
3. ChemoCentryx Demonstrates Recently Discovered Chemokine Receptor CXCR7 is Essential in Tumor Growth
4. Recent Study Confirms Alimentary Healths Bifantis(R) Demonstrates Efficacy in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
5. Organons Asenapine Further Demonstrates Efficacy in Reducing Mania Symptoms for the Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder
6. ARRIVE Registry Analysis Demonstrates Continued Safety and Efficacy of TAXUS(R) Stent in Complex Real-World Patients
7. Magnifi Group Demonstrates Industrys First Interactive Educational Program (IEP) for Spine Fellows
8. Brostallicin Trial Data Demonstrates Encouraging Anti-tumor Activity in Patients With Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancers
9. Job-related stress: NIST demonstrates fatigue effects in silicon
10. USGI Medical Demonstrates First System for Gastrotomy Closure in NOTES
11. 960-Patient Study Demonstrates Zero Blood Stream Infection In Patients Treated With Angiotechs Novel 5-FU Central Venous Catheter