89bio’s home run fails to excite
The group gets a win in severe hypertriglyceridaemia, but a bigger readout in Nash awaits.
AASLD 2020 – Nash updates from Novo and Inventiva in focus
At the US liver conference Inventiva will make a case for PPAR agonism, while Novo Nordisk and Gilead’s combo will be scrutinised in Nash.
Akero continues to pull ahead of Nash rivals
Biopsy data set up efruxifermin as a strong contender in the race to find an effective Nash treatment.
Akero’s success gives a new Nash mechanism hope
Before Covid-19 came along investors were looking to several Nash catalysts in 2020, and yesterday Akero delivered on one of these.
Upcoming events – Bayer and Merck look to vericiguat, and Akero bets on Nash
Bayer and Merck & Co need Vitality data to breathe life into vericiguat, while Akero awaits its first big test with the Nash project AKR-001.
Last-ditch rally saves 2019 float tally
A stock market rebound created a strong finish for biopharma flotations in 2019, with four $100m-plus floats, led by Phathom Pharmaceuticals.
