Publications & posters Our drug R&D is supported by scientific research published by the Akero team, our collaborators, and by external experts. Filter View all EFX FGF21 MASH May 2017 | FROM EXTERNAL EXPERTS A Novel Fc-FGF21 With Improved Resistance to Proteolysis, Increased Affinity Toward β-Klotho, and Enhanced Efficacy in Mice and Cynomolgus Monkeys Stanislaus, S. et al. Endocrinology Apr 2017 | FROM EXTERNAL EXPERTS FGF21 Is Not a Major Mediator for Bone Homeostasis or Metabolic Actions of PPARα and PPARγ Agonists Li, X. et al. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research Jan 2017 | From External Experts Increased risk of mortality by fibrosis stage in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis Dulai, P et al Hepatology Nov 2016 | FROM EXTERNAL EXPERTS An engineered FGF21 variant, LY2405319, can prevent non-alcoholic steatohepatitis by enhancing hepatic mitochondrial function Lee, J.H. et al. American Journal of Translational Research Sep 2016 | FROM EXTERNAL EXPERTS Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) inhibits macrophage-mediated inflammation by activating Nrf2 and suppressing the NF-κB signaling pathway Yu, Y. et al. International Immunopharmacology Jan 2016 | FROM EXTERNAL EXPERTS Fibroblast growth factor 21 attenuates hepatic fibrogenesis through TGF-β/smad2/3 and NF-κB signaling pathways Xu, P. et al. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology Nov 2015 | FROM EXTERNAL EXPERTS Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Analogs for Treating Metabolic Disorders Zhang, H., Yang, L. Frontiers in Endocrinology Nov 2014 | FROM EXTERNAL EXPERTS Fibroblast growth factor 21 limits lipotoxicity by promoting hepatic fatty acid activation in mice on methionine and choline-deficient diets Fisher, F.M. et al. Gastroenterology Page 6 of 7« First<<...34567>> We are evaluating potential treatments for MASH and other serious metabolic diseases to build our pipeline. View Our Pipeline We are evaluating potential treatments for MASH and other serious metabolic diseases to build our pipeline. View Our Pipeline