also known as N -hexanoic-Tyr-Ile-(6) aminohexanoic amide) is an oligopeptide drug derived from angiotensin IV that binds with high affinity to hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and potentiates its activity at its receptor, c-Met
Important Precautions There are specific situations where this treatment should be avoided
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The 12mg weekly maintenance dose produced the greatest weight reduction (-24.2%) in Phase 2 trials