Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Eniluracil in Liver Cancer

December 21, 2005 8:26 AM EST

Adherex Technologies Inc. (AMEX: ADH) received orphan drug designation for eniluracil from the FDA. The designation was granted for the use of eniluracil in combination with fluoropyrimidines for the treatment of hepatocellular cancer. The fluoropyrimidines include 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and other 5-FU prodrugs. Adherex's global development plans for eniluracil, announced on November 16, 2005, include clinical trials in hepatocellular cancer.


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