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Gilead Sciences

Gilead NASH drug fails late stage trial

Gilead's top late-stage drug selonsertib, for patients with compensated cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), has failed a phase 3 trial.

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The liver is a vital organ of the digestive system present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Promethera looks to Asia with €10m investment

Belgium-based liver disease specialists Promethera Biosciences have received a leg-up for the Asian market in the form of a €10 million investment from Japanese business conglomerate ITOCHU Corp