Kythera's lead candidate appears to reduce chin fat in Phase II

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals' lead product candidate, ATX-101, appeared to have been successful in reducing submental (under-the-chin) fat in two Phase II trials.

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals' lead product candidate, ATX-101, appeared to have been successful in reducing submental (under-the-chin) fat in two Phase II trials.

According to the Los Angeles-based company, ATX-101 is a first-in-class injectable product for the removal of localised facial fat deposits.

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