Akero Histology Data Could Be Best In Class For NASH

01 Jul 2020

Follow-up Phase IIa data shows strong antifibrotic and NASH-resolution effects for Akero’s efruxifermin, an FGF21 analog. Analysts are calling the drug potentially best in class.

Female person holding red human liver model at white body — Akero's FGF21 analog may offer antifibrotic and NASH-resolution benefits

During a period of upheaval among non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) R&D competitors, Akero Therapeutics Inc. may be emerging from the middle of the pack with follow-up histology data from its successful Phase IIa study of efruxifermin (EFX/AKR-001) that shows antifibrotic and NASH-resolution effects better than seen in clinical trials for competing drugs.

The expected order in NASH clinical development has overturned in recent weeks, with Genfit SA’s Phase III miss for elafibranor on 12 May followed by Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc....

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