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LH-1801

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LH-1801

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Research Report

Published: Sep 24, 2025

LH-1801: A Comprehensive Monograph on a Novel SGLT2 Inhibitor for Diabetes Mellitus

Executive Summary

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of LH-1801, an investigational, orally administered small-molecule drug being developed for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. LH-1801 is classified as a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, a modern class of antidiabetic agents renowned for their cardiorenal protective benefits in addition to glycemic control. The drug is the product of a strategic collaboration between two prominent Chinese entities: the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Jiangsu Lianhuan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This joint effort underscores a focused, domestic strategy to develop a novel therapeutic with independent intellectual property rights within China.

The development program for LH-1801 is currently at an advanced stage, with pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials underway in China for its primary indication, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). A Phase 1 study for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) has also been completed, indicating a potential expansion of its therapeutic scope. The core value proposition of LH-1801 is built upon two foundational pillars. First, extensive preclinical data from multiple animal models suggest that LH-1801 may possess superior hypoglycemic efficacy compared to dapagliflozin, a well-established, blockbuster SGLT2 inhibitor. This claim, if validated in human trials, could position LH-1801 as a best-in-class agent for glycemic management.

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