Despite high safety hurdles and a history of failure in the field, some drug firms remain cautiously optimistic for the next wave of experimental anti-obesity agents.
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Jones, D. Suspense builds on anti-obesity rollercoaster ride. Nat Rev Drug Discov 10, 5–6 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrd3353
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