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Biotech / Medical : Micromet Inc (MITI)
MITI 0.0446+6.4%Dec 9 4:00 PM EST

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To: dr.praveen who wrote (36)8/5/2006 5:47:22 PM
From: tuck  Read Replies (1) of 196
 
The Bites have quite a short serum half-life at two hours. What is meant in the PR by a "continuous infusion of MT103 over a 4- to 8-week period at escalating dose levels?" Does this mean the patients were rigged with a pump? If so, rather invasive; not exactly as patient friendly as a tablet, S.C. injection or even an I.V. from time to time. Wouldn't this make them a hard sell despite efficacy?

Also, comparing objective responses against Rituxan in NHL, the two seem roughly even, though the MT-103 studies are too small to be able to draw reliable comparisons. If I've got this dosing issue right, it seems as though Rituxan has the advantage, except perhaps -- and this IS important -- in terms of side effect profile. Reformulation might be needed for success?

Cheers, Tuck
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