Conatus Accepts Defeat For Emricasan In NASH
Executive Summary
After multiple Phase IIb trial failures, Conatus says it will fulfill contractual obligations and consider strategic alternatives. Partner Novartis was already focused on other candidates and partnerships in NASH.
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