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October 31, 2011

(…) During the quarter, ViroPharma in-licensed worldwide rights to OX1 from Intellect Neurosciences. OX1 is being developed for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a rare, hereditary, progressive neurodegenerative disease. ViroPharma plans to initiate a mid-stage study within 12 to 18 months after the completion of longer term toxicology studies. Additionally, the company intends to file for orphan drug designation on the basis of phase II proof of concept data. (...)

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