AKR-001, an Fc-FGF21 Analog, Showed Sustained Pharmacodynamic Effects on Insulin Sensitivity and Lipid Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Summary: Experimental fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) analogs can improve lipid profiles in patients with metabolic diseases. However, their effects on markers of insulin sensitivity appear to be minimal, potentially because of insufficient exposure. Systemic drug levels vary from sub-pharmacolo...

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Main Authors: Allegra Kaufman, Lubna Abuqayyas, William S. Denney, Erik J. Tillman, Tim Rolph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:Cell Reports Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666379120300732