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AstraZeneca Moves Into Obesity With Eye On Combinations

 
• By Jessica Merrill

The company licensed an oral GLP-1 agonist from Eccogene, hoping to capitalize on its heritage in cardiovascular disease. AstraZeneca also reported third quarter results.

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AstraZeneca is interested in developing combination drugs in obesity • Source: Shutterstock

AstraZeneca PLC is hoping to claim a piece of the obesity market, believing its cardiovascular, renal and metabolism (CVRM) strength will be an advantage, despite being well behind rivals. The company announced a licensing deal with Eccogene (Shanghai) Co., Ltd for an oral glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions on 9 November, coinciding with its third quarter sales and earnings announcement.

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