Akero Therapeutics Says Phase 2b Efruxifermin Study Shows 'Statistically Significant' Reversal of Cirrhosis

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2025.01.27 12:50
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Akero Therapeutics announced that its phase 2b study of efruxifermin demonstrated a "statistically significant" reversal of compensated cirrhosis due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). In the study, 39% of patients treated with efruxifermin showed reversal of cirrhosis, compared to 15% in the placebo group. The drug was well-tolerated, with no deaths reported. Following the announcement, Akero's shares surged over 115% in premarket trading as the company continues its phase 3 trial evaluation of efruxifermin.