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With Siran Biotechnology under its fold, GSK will have access to a long-acting siRNA therapy that could induce weight loss while preserving lean mass, in addition to addressing other weight-related comorbidities.

• Vial’s INHBE siRNA is a first‑in‑class, liver‑targeted (GalNAc‑conjugated) siRNA therapy that silences INHBE and its gene product, Activin E • Leading key opinion leaders (KOLs) Drs. Jason Fung, Scott Kahan, Lawrence Cheskin, and Lee Kaplan from leading institutions such as Johns Hopkins, GMU, and Dartmouth University respectively shared their insights on challenges with current GLP-1 treatments as well as the potential benefits of INHBE siRNA therapies like Vial’s • INHBE siRNAs are designed to deliver fat-selective weight loss while preserving lean muscle mass • Vial’s INHBE siRNA will be investigated for its potential as both a mono-therapy and in combination with GLP-1s to offer patients flexibility on their weight loss journey

The mid-stage win of Silence Therapeutics’ siRNA drug in polycythemia vera validates the therapeutic approach of similar assets in development—but also sets a high standard for therapies from Takeda, Agios and Disc Medicine.

Novartis is licensing ARO-SNCA, a preclinical siRNA therapy for synucleinopathies, a group of neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson’s disease.

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has licensed from Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals an RNA interference candidate that targets a genetic mutation present in around 30% of patients with MASH.