Changchun Genescience Pharmaceuticals discloses new 17β-HSD1 inhibitors

April 1, 2026

Changchun Genescience Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. has prepared and tested new steroid compounds acting as estradiol 17-β-dehydrogenase 1 (HSD17B1; 17β-HSD1) inhibitors that are potentially useful for the treatment of endometriosis.

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