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Avigen, Inc. Stops Development of Lead Drug; Reduces Headcount by 70%

December 22, 2008 | 
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Dec 22 (Reuters) - Biopharmaceutical company Avigen Inc said it would stop all clinical trials of its experimental treatment for spasticity related to multiple sclerosis, which failed a mid-stage trial in October.

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