Akero Sees Across-The-Board NASH Benefit With Efruxifermin, But Faces Competition
Executive Summary
At EASL 2021, Akero presented efruxifermin data showing benefit in cirrhotic NASH patients and strong liver fat reduction, but may be challenged in the FGF21 analog class by 89Bio.
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