Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co.'s (HKG:2196) independently developed small molecule oral DPP-1 inhibitor, XH-S004, has been approved for clinical trials in China for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
XH-S004 is also being trialed for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, according to its Hong Kong bourse filing on Friday.
As of April, the Group had invested about 61 million yuan in the research and development of XH-S004.