Guangdong HEC Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has announced that its first AI-driven small molecule drug, HEC169584, developed for the treatment of metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), has entered Phase I clinical trials. Preclinical research indicates that HEC169584 demonstrates high in vitro activity against THR-β cells and strong liver targeting, potentially reducing impacts on the thyroid axis, heart, and other tissues. The company has not specified whether these research results have already been presented or if they will be presented at a future date.
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