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Oct 2, 2007

FASgen, Significant Milestone in Its Cancer Drug Development Program

Oct. 1 , 2007 - FASgen's fatty acid synthase inhibitor (FASi) compounds, led by FAS031, have demonstrated efficacy against every solid tumor xenograft cell line tested, in both orthotopic and flank models: 4 lung tumor cell lines (H460; A549; H1975; LX7); two ovarian; breast; and, colon. In many cases the tumors were eradicated entirely. The compounds have been shown in extensive preclinical studies to be remarkably safe and orally available... FASgen's Press Release -