Enanta Pharmaceuticals patents new 17-β-HSD 13 inhibitors

Nov. 20, 2023

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc. has disclosed 17-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 13 (HSD17B13; 17-β-HSD 13) inhibitors reported to be useful for diseases of the liver.

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