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Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
Phase 1 Study for Halozyme’s Insulin-PH20 Published, Highlights Findings for Faster Acting Insulin Formulations
June 15th, 2009
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALO), announced publication of a Phase 1 study reporting an acceleration of insulin absorption and increased insulin effects within minutes after co-administration of its hyaluronidase (PH20) enzyme with two mealtime insulin products, Humulin® R (regular human insulin) and Humalog® (insulin lispro). A rapid and short-acting insulin profile would more closely mimic the mealtime insulin release that occurs in non-diabetics and could lead to improved treatment for diabetes patients. These results were published in the June 2009 issue of the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. “The faster onset and faster offset of glucose...
Source: Diabetes Week (2009-06-15)
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