Akero Histology Data Could Be Best In Class For NASH

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.

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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...

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