Akero Therapeutics
CompanyUnited StatesFounded 2017
Akero Therapeutics develops one asset, in phase 3 (Efruxifermin in mash metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis). Mostly protein or enzyme acting on lipid and ceramide metabolism, KLB and FGFR1; based in the United States, founded in 2017.
- 1
- Asset
- Furthest stage
- Phase 3
- 2
- Trials
- 0
- Signals
Pipeline
1FGF21 analog activating beta-Klotho-dependent FGF receptors to improve insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism and reduce liver fibrosis.
Phase 3, Protein or enzyme, Lipid and ceramide metabolism, KLB, mash metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis, MASH with fibrosis
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Papers
Clinical Utility of the FIB-4 Score in a Large Type 1 Diabetes Cohort
ADA Scientific Sessions 2026 abstract, 6 Jun 2026