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Alnylam finds belly fat gene and drug target in UK Biobank study

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Transgenic mice in which the gene has been deleted have improved control of blood glucose and insulin sensitivity. “We are currently testing this hypothesis, with the goal of pursuing a development candidate targeting INHBE in the near future,” said Paul Nioi, head of Alnylam’s human genetics group.