UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 28, 2011
TRIUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-34828 | | 20-1320630 |
(State of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission file number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
6310 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 101
San Diego, CA
(Address of principal executive offices)
92121
(Zip code)
(858) 452-0370
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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On February 28, 2011, Trius Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release announcing results from its Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate the ability of torezolid phosphate to penetrate into the lung for potential use to treat lung infections. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Trius Therapeutics, Inc. Press Release dated February 28, 2011 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | Trius Therapeutics, Inc. |
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| Dated: February 28, 2011 | | By: | | /s/ MICHAEL MORNEAU |
| | Name: | | Michael Morneau |
| | Title: | | Vice President Finance and Chief Accounting Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Trius Therapeutics, Inc. Press Release dated February 28, 2011 |
