Date:12/10/2009

dy, the company's A-beta antibody holds the potential for slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Enrollment began in May 2009 in two multi-national Phase III registration studies - EXPEDITION and EXPEDITION 2. Each study will enroll 1,000 subjects for an 18-month treatment duration.

mGlu 2/3 Prodrug - An open-label study continues for this potential schizophrenia compound currently in Phase II of clinical development. The company plans to proceed with further efficacy testing, and anticipates initiating two large studies in the first half of 2010.

iGluR5 Receptor Antagonist - Work on this pain compound continues to progress. Phase II studies began in osteoarthritis and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in the second quarter of 2009. Other pain indications are also being considered, including migraine prevention.

Insomnia Compound LY2624803 - A Phase II study is ongoing and recently completed enrollment ahead of plan. Results are expected in the first half of 2010.

IL-17 antibody - This molecule continues to be studied for its potential in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and in other autoimmune disorders. In August, a Phase IIb trial for IL-17 was initiated in RA designed to further elucidate the molecule's safety and efficacy and to establish a dosing regimen for Phase III trials. This trial is expected to conclude in early 2011.

BAFF antagonist - Enrollment was recently completed in two Phase II clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis and, earlier this year, a Phase II study was initiated in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Oncology

With the acquisition of ImClone and the progression of its own pipeline, Lilly is well along the way to building an oncology powerhouse. Within the oncology business unit, Lilly's three key cancer medicines - Alimta®, Gemzar® and Erbitux® - account for 14 percent of the
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