Genescience discovers new SLC6A19 inhibitors for PKU

Oct. 29, 2025

Genescience Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. has identified sodium-dependent neutral amino acid transporter B(0)AT1 (SLC6A19) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU).

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