Akero Shows FGF21/GLP-1 Combo’s Potential In NASH And Type 2 Diabetes
Executive Summary
Phase IIb data show that Akero’s efruxifermin on top of GLP-1 therapy is relatively safe and offers liver fat reductions and fibrosis improvements in NASH patients with type 2 diabetes.
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