Metabolism refers to the series of chemical transformations that occur in biological cells. Through metabolic activities, energy that is required to support important physiological activities is obtained, and newly produced substances are absorbed or excreted. Metabolic diseases arise when these physiological mechanisms are in disorder. Metabolic disorders can be either inherited or acquired. Hinova is currently working on new drug development for the treatment of hyperuricemia/gout and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).