
HitGen: Partner BioAge launches Phase I clinical study of novel NLRP3 inhibitor BGE-102
According to news from HitGen, the company's partner BioAgeLabs, Inc. has recently launched a Phase I clinical study of the novel and potent NLRP3 inhibitor BGE-102. The lead compound of BGE-102 was obtained through screening of HitGen's DNA-encoded compound library. According to the cooperation agreement between the two parties, HitGen will receive relevant milestone payments, the specific amount of which has not been disclosed. BGE-102 is an orally administered small molecule NLRP3 inhibitor with a novel structure, high activity, and good brain penetration, developed for the treatment of obesity

