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Sanofi-aventis, Exelixis Enter Drug Discovery Pact

Sanofi-aventis and Exelixis, Inc. have entered a global license agreement for XL147 and XL765 and a broad collaboration for the discovery of inhibitors of phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K) for the treatment of cancer.

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By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

Sanofi-aventis and Exelixis, Inc. have entered a global license agreement for XL147 and XL765 and a broad collaboration for the discovery of inhibitors of phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K) for the treatment of cancer. The PI3K pathway in human tumors is related to promoting cell proliferation, survival and resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Under the license, Sanofi-aventis will have a worldwide exclusive license to XL147 and XL765, which are currently in Phase I and Phase Ib/II tri...

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