Dyax (DYAX) Higher After Competing Drug Fails to Hit Endpoint

September 21, 2006 6:03 PM EDT

Dyax Corp. (Nasdaq: DYAX) is 15% higher in after-hours action. According to a representative from the company, a competing drug for hereditary angioedema (HAE) from Jerini (www.jerini.com) did not meet its primary endpoint in one of two pivotal Phase III trials (FAST-1)

Dyax's lead product candidate is DX-88, a recombinant small protein that is currently in clinical trials for its therapeutic potential in two separate indications. In its joint venture with Genzyme Corporation, Dyax has successfully completed three Phase II trials of DX-88 for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). A Phase III trial is ongoing.


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