n an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium
Protalex Receives Third Interim Review from Independent Data Safety Monitoring Committee in its Phase 1b Trial of PRTX ... Protalex, Inc. , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that following a planned interim safety review by its Independent Data Safety Monitoring Committee , the Company is continuing enrollment in its multicenter Phase 1b randomized, multiple-dose, dose-escalation study of PRTX-100 in combination with methotrexate or leflunomide in adults with active rheumatoid arthritis .
July 23, 2013 - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance