Nature

HGS-ETR1, a fully human TRAIL-receptor 1 monoclonal antibody, induces cell death in multiple tumour types in vitro and in vivo

Tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), also known as Apo2L, is a member of the TNF ligand superfamily (Wiley et al, 1995; Pitti et al, 1996). It induces apoptosis in many ...
Nature

Identifying characteristics and clinical conditions associated with hand grip strength in adults: the Project Baseline Health Study

Low hand grip strength (HGS) is associated with several conditions, but its value outside of the older adult population is unclear. We sought to identify the most salient factors associated with HGS ...
FierceBiotech

HGS adds positive data in extended lupus trial

An extended mid-stage trial of Human Genome Science's lymphostat for lupus has produced new positive data on the drug. The results come a year after HGS concluded that 24-week data on 449 patients did ...
FierceBiotech

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (HGSI) Achieves Lupus Drug Goals With DSG's EDC

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Human Genome Sciences (HGS: NASDAQ: HGSI) announced that BENLYSTA TM met the primary endpoint in BLISS-52, the first of two pivotal Phase 3 trials in patients with ...