Inversago's drugs use a different approach than most treatments in the obesity and diabetes space.
They block a protein in the brain called cannabinoid receptor type 1, which plays a role in metabolism and regulating a person's appetite.
"The acquisition of Inversago Pharma will further strengthen our clinical development pipeline in obesity and related disorders," said Martin Holst Lange, Novo Nordisk's executive vice president for development, in a release.
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