18 August 1997 00:00 [Source: ICB]
Synaptic Pharmaceutical Corp of New Jersey, US, and Warner-Lambert have signed a collaborative research and licensing deal covering identification and development of compounds that act on receptors for the neurotransmitter, galanin. Synaptic could receive up to $34m in milestone payments for the first two compounds identified. Possible indications include obesity, Alzheimer's, depression, pain and endocrine disorders.
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