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La Jolla Pharmaceutical Data on Riquent(R) Presented at Lupus Medical Conference.

Publication: PR Newswire
Publication Date: 10-MAY-04 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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7th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Related Conditions in New York City

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company today announced that Company scientists will be giving four presentations on previously released data on Riquent(R) (abetimus sodium), its drug candidate for the treatment of lupus renal disease at the 7th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Related Conditions which is being held on May 10-13, 2004 in New York City.

More than 1,000 clinicians and scientists from around the world are expected to attend the International Congress on SLE to discuss the latest research and review the development of new treatments for lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects more than one million patients in the United States and Europe. Existing treatments for lupus can cause severe side effects, yet no new lupus drugs have been approved in the United States in approximately 30 years. For additional information on the 7th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Related Conditions, please visit the website at http://lupus2004.org/.

In conjunction with the International Congress, more than 100 lupus patient advocacy organizations will host a press conference at noon today to observe World Lupus Day. The press conference will...

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