Kyorin's DPP-4 inhibitor shows Phase II promise

The first Phase II data for Kyorin Pharmaceutical's DPP-4 inhibitor KRP-104 show statistically significant reductions in haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels versus placebo when added to metformin therapy and administered either once or twice a day.

The first Phase II data for Kyorin Pharmaceutical's DPP-4 inhibitor KRP-104 show statistically significant reductions in haemoglobin A1c (HbA

) levels versus placebo when added to metformin therapy and administered either once or twice a day.

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