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BioAge Labs to Present Preclinical Data on APJ Agonism for Diabetic Obesity and Heart Failure at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 85th Scientific Sessions
Treatment with apelin receptor agonist enhanced glycemic control and demonstrated cardioprotective effects, with additive benefits observed in combination with incretin therapy Data support development of next-generation APJ agonists for obesity and key comorbidities EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioAge Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOA) (“BioAge”, “the Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutic product candidates for metabolic diseases by targeting t
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