Ligand Initiates Clinical Trial With The Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator LGD-4033, A Potential Treatment Of Muscle And Bone Disorders

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) announced the initiation of a Phase I clinical trial with LGD-4033, a next-generation selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) designed to provide the benefits of androgen receptor stimulation on skeletal muscle and bone without the side effects of currently marketed androgens. The Phase I study will evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile of orally administered LGD-4033.

source : www.medicalnewstoday.com

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