Galectin Therapeutics' drug shows promise in reducing varices but misses primary goal in cirrhosis trial.

Galectin Therapeutics' NAVIGATE trial for belapectin in patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension showed a significant 48.9% reduction in new varices in the per-protocol population but failed to meet the primary endpoint for the overall population. The drug was well-tolerated with no increase in adverse events. The company plans to provide further updates and biomarker data in early 2025.

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