PARIS and TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the Phase 2a study of dupilumab in asthma was named "Clinical Advance of the Year" by Scrip Intelligence at the 9th annual Scrip Awards. The award was announced last week by Scrip, a leading pharmaceutical industry publication.
Dupilumab is a fully-human monoclonal antibody that is being developed by Regeneron and Sanofi for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, and nasal polyposis.
George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph. D., Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron and President of Regeneron Laboratories, said, "We appreciate the recognition by Scrip that dupilumab is one of the most exciting emerging clinical candidates in the industry. We feel that this award is additional validation of the overall depth and productivity of our R&D team and the powerful VelociSuite® technologies they employ, which have delivered dupilumab and several other investigational therapeutic opportunities."
"On behalf of all of the men and women within our organizations working diligently to develop this investigational treatment, we are truly honored by this award," said Elias Zerhouni, M.D., President Global R&D, Sanofi. "The ultimate recognition for their innovative research, at the end of the day, is when we are able to deliver improved solutions to patients."
Award winners were selected by a 15-member panel of leading pharmaceutical industry executives, consultants, and researchers. More information about the panel is available at: http://www.scripintelligence.com/awards/judges/. In 2012, Scrip honored Regeneron as its Biotech Company of the Year.
About Dupilumab (REGN668/SAR231893)
Dupilumab is a fully human investigational monoclonal antibody delivered by subcutaneous injection that targets the alpha subunit of the interleukin 4 receptor (IL-4R alpha). By blocking IL-4R alpha, dupilumab modulates signaling of both IL-4 and IL-13, drivers of Th2 (Type 2 helper T cell) immune response. Dupilumab was created using Regeneron's VelocImmune® gene modification technologies and is being co-developed with Sanofi. Dupilumab is currently in Phase 2 studies in atopic dermatitis, asthma and nasal polyposis.
About Sanofi
Sanofi, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).
About Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Regeneron is a leading science-based biopharmaceutical company based in Tarrytown, New York that discovers, invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. Regeneron markets medicines for eye diseases, colorectal cancer, and a rare inflammatory condition and has product candidates in development in other areas of high unmet medical need, including hypercholesterolemia, oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. For additional information about the company, please visit www.regeneron.com.
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