Sanofi, Regeneron Get Positive News from Drug Trials (SNY, REGN)

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An anti-cholesterol drug being co-developed by Sanofi (NYSE: SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) has shown positive results in two Phase II trials the companies reported this morning. The investigational drug, SAR236553/REGN727, reduced levels of LDL-C, or “bad,” cholesterol in 40%-72% of patients who were taking stable doses of statin drugs.

The drug could be important in helping patients reduce cholesterol levels further when they reach the limitations of what a statin drug can do, according to a press release.

The news has boosted Regeneron shares to a new 52-week high of $121.14, up more than 1%. Sanofy’s ADS are also up about 1% at $38.72.

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Paul Ausick has been writing for 247Wallst.com for more than a decade. He has written extensively on investing in the energy, defense, and technology sectors. In a previous life, he wrote technical documentation and managed a marketing communications group in Silicon Valley.

He has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Chicago and now lives in Montana, where he fishes for trout in the summer and stays inside during the winter.

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