A new formulation of tolevamer, a novel nonantibiotic polymer, is safe and well-tolerated in healthy volunteers: a randomized phase I trial.

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Published in Br J Clin Pharmacol on March 13, 2008

Authors

Jennifer Peppe1, Andrew Porzio, David M Davidson

Author Affiliations

1: Genzyme Corporation, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.

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