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`BIOWIREEK CAMBRIDGE. Mass. 8: LUCERNE, Switzerland-{BUSINESS WIRE-Jan. 9t 2006--Biogen Idec
`(NASDAQ: 8118) and Fumapharrn AG today announced that a Phase II study designed to evaluate the efficacy and
`safety of BG-ll, an oral fumarate, in patients with relapsing—remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) met its primary endpoint.
`Treatment with BG-12 led to a statistically significant reduction in the total number of gadolinium—enhancing brain
`lesions as measured by MRI with six months of treatment versus placebo. This Phase II multicenter, double-blind,
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`placebo-controlled study enrolled approximately 250 patients at sites in 10 countries in Europe.
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`Biogen Idec creates new standards of care in oncology, neurology and immunology. As a global
`development; manufacturing. and commercialization of novel therapies; Biogen Idec transforms scientific discoveries
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`About Fumapharm AG
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`Fumapharm has licensed exclusive worldwide rights to develop and market 80-12 to Biogen Idec; Fumapharm is a
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`CONTACT: Biogen Idec MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Brockelman, 617-9l4-6524 Senior Manager, Public Affairs or
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