Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (SHA:600276, HKG:1276) unit Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical obtained the approval of China's drug administrator to start clinical trials for HRS9531 injection to treat chronic kidney disease.
HRS9531 is a novel dual agonist that activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, which helps regulate metabolism and improve insulin sensitivity, according to a Tuesday filing with the Shanghai bourse.
Shares of the pharmaceutical company closed 3% higher Tuesday.