** Ascletis Pharma 1672.HK rises 9.7% to record high of HK$15.95; set for fifth straight session of gains
** Pharmaceutical products maker says its ASC47 shows greater efficacy with tirzepatide
** Notes pre-clinical data builds on evidence of ASC47's potential as important therapeutic approach to treat obesity
** Adds ASC47 low dose and tirzepatide combination shows 87% more relative weight loss vs tirzepatide monotherapy
** ASC47 is a muscle-preserving weight loss drug candidate for treatment of obesity
** YTD, stock surges 426.6%
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))