| Off-patent generic drug amlexanox may beneficially affect diabetes. |
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| EurekAlert: "Amlexanox appears to work in mice by inhibiting two genes—IKKE and TBK1—that we think together act as a sort of brake on metabolism," Saltiel said. "By releasing the brake, amlexanox seems to free the metabolic system to burn more, and possibly store less, energy." |