Pfizer, Novartis in NASH deal with multiple MOAs

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS; SIX:NOVN) partnered to test Novartis' tropifexor (LJN452) in combination with three compounds from Pfizer with different mechanisms of action to treat non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

The partners will conduct preclinical and Phase I trials of tropifexor with one or more of Pfizer's compounds. The financial terms of the non-exclusive deal were not disclosed...