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Madrigal’s (MDGL) MASH Strategy Reiinforced By Rezdiffra Sales Growth and Pipeline ExpansionMay 6, 2026 10:46 AM
IH Market News Madrigal Pharmaceuticals reported strong first-quarter revenue growth driven by Rezdiffra adoption while expanding its MASH pipeline through new siRNA licensing and development agreements. Key Investor Takeaways Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 127% as Rezdiffra achieved blockbuster status on a trailing 12-month basis. The company expanded its MASH pipeline with a newly licensed siRNA asset targeting the PNPLA3 mutation and six additional preclinical siRNA programs. Rezdiffra adoption continued to grow, supported by physician uptake and increasing patient demand in the MASH market. Operating expenses rose significantly due to pipeline expansion costs and continued commercial investment. Investors may focus on long-term market opportunity in MASH, pipeline diversification, and the company’s ability to manage spending while scaling commercialization. Why MDGL Stock Is in Focus Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) reported first-quarter 2026 financial results highlighted by strong Rezdiffra sales growth and expansion of its MASH-focused pipeline.Net revenue for the quarter reached $311.3 million, up 127% from $137.3 million during the same period last year.The company said Rezdiffra achieved blockbuster status on a trailing 12-month net sales basis, driven by broad physician adoption and rising patient demand.CEO Bill Sibold stated that the diagnosed MASH patient population has expanded nearly 50% over the last two years to approximately 460,000 patients.“2026 is off to a terrific start,” Sibold said.“Rezdiffra has achieved blockbuster status on a trailing-12-month net sales basis, reflecting broad physician adoption and high patient demand.”Madrigal also announced a licensing agreement with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals for global rights to ARO-PNPLA3, a clinical-stage siRNA candidate targeting a genetic mutation linked to advanced liver fibrosis in MASH patients.According to the company, Phase 1 data for the asset showed up to a 46% reduction in liver fat after a single dose in certain genetically defined patients.In addition, Madrigal disclosed that it expanded its pipeline earlier this year with six preclinical siRNA programs focused on next-generation MASH therapies.The company plans to present eight abstracts at the upcoming EASL Congress, including data tied to cardiovascular risk markers and real-world Rezdiffra outcomes. Higher Spending Reflects Commercial and Pipeline Expansion Operating expenses increased to $404.1 million during the quarter, compared with $216.6 million in the prior-year period.The increase included $54.3 million in one-time business development expenses tied to pipeline expansion activities.Research and development expenses rose to $108.7 million, while SG&A expenses increased to $268.5 million due to expanded commercial investments, including endocrinology field force growth and direct-to-consumer marketing efforts.Madrigal reported a quarterly net loss of $94.4 million, compared with a loss of $73.2 million a year earlier.Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities totaled $817.9 million as of March 31, 2026. Why This Matters for Investors The update reinforces Madrigal’s position as an early commercial leader in the rapidly expanding MASH treatment market following Rezdiffra’s launch.Strong revenue growth and physician adoption may support the company’s long-term commercialization narrative, especially given the limited number of approved therapies currently available for MASH patients with fibrosis.The expansion into genetically targeted siRNA therapies also suggests Madrigal is attempting to build a broader franchise that could support combination treatment approaches across different patient populations.At the same time, rising operating expenses and continued net losses may remain an area of investor focus as the company scales commercial operations and advances pipeline development.The company’s long-term growth outlook may also depend on continued reimbursement expansion, physician adoption trends, competitive dynamics, and future clinical data. What To Watch Next Investors may monitor: Continued prescription and revenue growth for Rezdiffra Progress of ARO-PNPLA3 and other siRNA pipeline programs Data presentations at the upcoming EASL Congress Results from the ongoing Phase 3 trial in compensated MASH cirrhosis Commercial spending trends and cash utilization Expansion of the diagnosed MASH patient population Madrigal Pharmaceuticals stock price Original: Madrigal’s (MDGL) MASH Strategy Reiinforced By Rezdiffra Sales Growth and Pipeline Expansion
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2月前
The $578 Billion Regenerative Medicine Market Has a Manufacturing Problem. One Company Just Solved the First StepMarch 31, 2026 8:49 PM
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Issued on behalf of Avaí Bio, Inc.USANewsGroup.comVANCOUVER, BC, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The FDA has approved more than 40 cell and gene therapy products. The regenerative medicine market is projected to reach $578 billion by 2033. Cell therapy alone surpassed $8.2 billion this year. And yet the central challenge of the entire sector remains unresolved: how do you manufacture living therapeutics at scale, consistently, and affordably?
Every cell therapy company confronts the same bottleneck. You can discover a transformative biological mechanism in a lab. You can prove it works in a trial. But the moment you need to produce it reliably for thousands or millions of patients, you run into the manufacturing wall. The cells degrade. The immune system rejects them. The supply chain breaks. The companies that solve manufacturing are the ones that will capture the value in this market.That manufacturing challenge is driving some of the most important milestones in the sector right now. Prime Medicine (NASDAQ: PRME) is developing prime editing — a next-generation gene editing platform that rewrites DNA without cutting both strands, reducing the off-target risks that have haunted earlier CRISPR approaches. The technology promises more precise manufacturing of gene-corrected cells at scale. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: MDGL) presented two-year data showing its therapy Rezdiffra significantly improved liver stiffness and fibrosis biomarkers in patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis, demonstrating that manufactured biologics can deliver sustained, measurable reversal of chronic organ damage.Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) received FDA approval for Amtagvi, a tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy for advanced melanoma — the first approved TIL therapy, which requires extracting and expanding a patient's own immune cells in a centralized manufacturing facility. It's a landmark approval, but it also highlights the manufacturing complexity: each treatment is custom-made from the patient's own tumor tissue. Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI) is advancing tividenofusp alfa for Hunter syndrome, with a PDUFA target date of April 2026 and Fast Track, Breakthrough Therapy, and Priority Medicines designations — a therapy that requires precise protein engineering and scaled biomanufacturing to cross the blood-brain barrier.Each of these companies is grappling with a version of the same problem: how do you turn a biological discovery into a manufactured product? The answer, increasingly, starts with a Master Cell Bank.Avaí Bio (OTCQB: AVAI) recently announced the initiation of manufacturing a Master Cell Bank of genetically modified cells that overexpress the a-Klotho protein, working alongside joint venture partner Austrianova through their shared entity, Klothonova. A Master Cell Bank is the GMP-compliant, fully characterized starting material for all downstream production — the foundation from which all working cell banks and final therapeutic products are derived. Without it, there is no path to commercial scale.What makes Avaí Bio's approach distinctive is the delivery mechanism. Austrianova's Cell-in-a-Box® encapsulation technology protects the therapeutic cells inside a biocompatible shell, allowing them to continuously secrete a-Klotho without triggering immune rejection. This eliminates the manufacturing and logistical burden of patient-specific autologous therapies — the cells are manufactured once and delivered as an off-the-shelf product. The technology is backed by over 50 peer-reviewed publications and decades of clinical development.Prof. Walter H. Gunzburg, Chairman of Austrianova, said: "MCBs are a prerequisite for the production of Cell-in-a-Box® encapsulated cell products. They provide the foundation for sustainable production and ensure they meet the highest quality standards."Avaí Bio's dual-program approach targets both the Klothonova a-Klotho anti-aging platform and the Insulinova diabetes program. Peer-reviewed research links a-Klotho to reduced risk of Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, with natural levels declining approximately 50% after age 40. The addressable markets span Alzheimer's ($32.8 billion by 2033), cardiovascular disease (the world's leading cause of death), and kidney disease (850 million affected globally).The regenerative medicine market is heading toward $578 billion. The companies that will capture the lion's share of that value are the ones that can manufacture living therapeutics reliably and at scale. Avaí Bio (OTCQB: AVAI) just took the foundational manufacturing step — and it did so with a delivery platform that turns cell therapy from a custom procedure into a scalable product.For more information on Avaí Bio (OTCQB: AVAI) and its Klothonova and Insulinova programs, visit USANewsGroup.comRead this and more news for Avaí Bio at: USANewsGroup.comArticle Source: https://usanewsgroup.com/avai-profile/ CONTACT:USA NEWS GROUP
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2月前
Advanced Cell-based Therapy Booming the Success for Healthcare SectorMarch 24, 2026 10:00 AM
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Issued on behalf of Avaí Bio, Inc.VANCOUVER, BC, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- USANewsGroup.com — The FDA has approved more than 40 cell and gene therapy products. The regenerative medicine market is projected to reach $578 billion by 2033. Cell therapy alone surpassed $8.2 billion this year. But every cell-based therapy — no matter how revolutionary the science — begins with the same foundational requirement: a reliable, standardized bank of cells to work from.
Without that cellular starting material, there is no consistency, no scalability, and no path from laboratory discovery to therapeutic development. A Master Cell Bank (MCB) is the process of taking a single genetically engineered cell and cloning it into tens of millions of identical copies under GMP-compliant conditions. It's the foundational infrastructure that ensures every subsequent step in therapy development works from the same characterized, quality-controlled source. It's not the therapy itself — it's the prerequisite that makes therapy development possible.That distinction matters, because the companies advancing cell therapies right now are each navigating their own version of the journey from cellular science to clinical reality. Prime Medicine (NASDAQ: PRME) is developing prime editing — a next-generation gene editing platform that rewrites DNA without cutting both strands, reducing off-target risks that have haunted earlier CRISPR approaches. The precision is remarkable, but the path from edited cell to approved therapy is measured in years of development, trials, and manufacturing scale-up. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: MDGL) presented two-year data showing its therapy, Rezdiffra, significantly improved liver stiffness and fibrosis biomarkers in patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis — demonstrating that biological interventions can deliver sustained, measurable reversal of chronic organ damage.Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) received FDA approval for Amtagvi, the first approved tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy for advanced melanoma. It's a landmark, but each treatment must be custom-manufactured from the individual patient's own tumor tissue — underscoring how critical scalable cellular infrastructure is to the future of the field. Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI) is advancing tividenofusp alfa for Hunter syndrome, with a PDUFA target date of April 2026 and multiple FDA designations, requiring precise protein engineering to cross the blood-brain barrier.Each of these programs illustrates the same truth: the distance between discovering a biological mechanism and delivering it to patients is defined by the quality of the cellular and manufacturing foundation underneath it.Avaí Bio (OTCQB: AVAI) recently announced the start of a key early-stage milestone alongside joint venture partner Austrianova: creating a Master Cell Bank of genetically modified cells that overexpress the a-Klotho protein. The MCB process clones a single engineered cell into tens of millions of identical copies, establishing the standardized cellular starting material from which all future working cell banks and therapy development for the Klothonova program will proceed.Prof. Walter H. Gunzburg, Chairman of Austrianova, said: "MCBs are a prerequisite for the production of Cell-in-a-Box® encapsulated cell products. They provide the foundation for sustainable production and ensure they meet the highest quality standards."The a-Klotho protein at the center of the Klothonova program is one of the most studied protective molecules in aging science. Peer-reviewed research links higher Klotho levels to reduced risk of Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, while natural levels decline by approximately 50% after age 40. The addressable markets span Alzheimer's ($32.8 billion by 2033), cardiovascular disease (the world's leading cause of death), and kidney disease (850 million affected globally).Avaí Bio's dual-program approach also targets diabetes through the Insulinova platform, which, like Klothonova, leverages Austrianova's Cell-in-a-Box® encapsulation technology — a delivery system that protects therapeutic cells inside a biocompatible shell, allowing continuous protein secretion without immune rejection. The technology is backed by over 50 peer-reviewed publications.Every cell therapy begins with a single cell. The question is whether that cell has been properly characterized, cloned, and banked under the conditions required to support everything that comes after it. Avaí Bio (OTCQB: AVAI) just answered that question for its a-Klotho program — in a market heading toward $45 billion where the cellular foundation is what separates science from development.For more information on Avaí Bio (OTCQB: AVAI) and its Klothonova and Insulinova programs, visit USANewsGroup.comRead this and more news for Avaí Bio at: USANewsGroup.comArticle Source: https://usanewsgroup.com/avai-profile/ CONTACT:
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3月前
Madrigal slides more than 5% as wider Q4 loss tempers strong sales growthFebruary 19, 2026 11:23 AM
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL) shares fell 5.39% in premarket trading Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter results that topped revenue expectations but delivered a larger-than-forecast loss.The biotechnology firm, which develops therapies for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), posted quarterly revenue of $321.1 million, ahead of the $310.82 million consensus estimate.However, earnings per share came in at -$2.57, missing analyst projections of -$0.60. The sharper-than-expected loss weighed on investor sentiment despite the revenue outperformance.For full-year 2025, Madrigal generated $958.4 million in net sales from Rezdiffra (resmetirom), a sharp increase from $180.1 million in 2024. The company said more than 36,250 patients were receiving Rezdiffra as of the end of 2025.“2025 marked a defining year for Madrigal. We solidified our position as the undisputed leader in MASH highlighted by nearly $1 billion in Rezdiffra sales in its first full year of launch,” said Bill Sibold, Chief Executive Officer of Madrigal. “And we’re just getting started – having penetrated only a fraction of a market that we believe has decades of growth ahead.”Madrigal ended the year with $988.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities, up from $931.3 million at the close of 2024. The increase was largely driven by the establishment of a new credit facility in July 2025 that included a $350 million initial term loan.Operating expenses climbed significantly, reaching $380.7 million in the fourth quarter compared with $170.3 million in the same period a year earlier. For the full year, operating costs rose to $1.26 billion from $678 million in 2024, reflecting higher commercial spending related to Rezdiffra’s launch and upfront payments tied to business development deals.Madrigal has continued to broaden its MASH pipeline, advancing more than 10 programs at various stages of development. These include exclusive global licensing agreements for an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist and ervogastat, a Phase 2 oral DGAT-2 inhibitor that the company intends to evaluate in combination with Rezdiffra.Madrigal Pharmaceuticals stock price
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US Market News
4月前
Ribo and Ribocure Announce Exclusive Global Licensing Agreement with Madrigal for Novel siRNA Therapeutics Targeting MASHFebruary 11, 2026 6:49 AM
PR Newswire (US)
SUZHOU, China and MÖLNDAL, Sweden, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 06938) ("Ribo") and its subsidiary Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB ("Ribocure") today announced that they have entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDGL) ("Madrigal") for six pre-clinical small interfering RNA (siRNA) programs for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
The collaboration will utilize Ribo's validated liver targeting siRNA GalSTARTM platform to develop novel treatments for MASH. The license agreement covers multiple existing pre-clinical assets from Ribo. In addition, both parties have the option to expand the scope of collaboration onto new siRNA programs including bi-specific siRNAs (agents that target two disease-causing genes simultaneously) utilizing Ribo's unique GalSTARTM and siRNA chemical modification platforms.We are enthusiastic to join forces with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, drawing on their extensive knowledge together with our siRNA expertise to advance life changing therapies for people affected by liver disease, says Dr. Zicai Liang, CEO of Ribo.To have the opportunity to work with the company that successfully launched the world's first drug for MASH, a disease with rising prevalence and strong associations with numerous life-threatening comorbidities, is very encouraging. Leveraging our proprietary siRNA platform, we aim to expand the MASH therapeutic landscape through complementary, multi-mechanistic approaches, delivering more targeted and effective treatments for patients with unmet needs, says Dr Li-Ming Gan CEO of Ribocure and co-CEO of Ribo.Financial Considerations
Under the agreement, Ribo has granted Madrigal an exclusive global license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize several siRNA assets. Ribo will receive an upfront payment of US$60M and cumulative payments could reach US$4.4B if certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones are achieved, as well as potential royalties on net sales.About MASHMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. MASH is the leading cause of liver transplantation in women and the second leading cause of all liver transplantation in the U.S., and the fastest-growing indication for liver transplantation in Europe.Once patients progress to MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis), the risk of adverse liver outcomes increases dramatically: these patients have a 10-17 times higher risk of liver-related mortality as compared to patients without fibrosis. Those who progress to cirrhosis face a 42 times higher risk of liver-related mortality, underscoring the need to treat MASH before complications of cirrhosis develop. MASH is also an independent driver of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality for patients.As MASH disease awareness improves and disease prevalence increases, the number of diagnosed patients with MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis or compensated MASH cirrhosis (F2-F4c) is expected to grow.About Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co. Ltd. and Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB
Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co. Ltd. (HKEX: 6938) is an innovative clinical stage R&D company devoted to the development of nucleic acid drugs and related products based on the RNA interference (RNAi) technology. With its innovative R&D capabilities with vertically integrated technological platforms, Ribo has built a strong product pipeline, aiming to make contribution to the treatment of serious diseases with unmet medical needs.As a subsidiary of Suzhou Ribo Life Science, Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB is dedicated to globalized development of life-saving oligonucleotide therapies, with focus on development of assets and pipeline as well as new target ideas and on building innovative capacities to conduct clinical trials and developing siRNA drugs to address real unmet medical needs globally.For more information, please visit www.ribolia.com and www.ribocure.comAbout Madrigal PharmaceuticalsMadrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDGL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a liver disease with high unmet medical need. Madrigal's medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-ß agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). For more information, visit www.madrigalpharma.com.Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2804420/5793713/logo_Ribolia_Logo.jpg
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US Market News
4月前
Ribo and Ribocure Announce Exclusive Global Licensing Agreement with Madrigal for Novel siRNA Therapeutics Targeting MASHFebruary 11, 2026 6:25 AM
PR Newswire (US)
SUZHOU, China and MÖLNDAL, Sweden, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 06938) ("Ribo") and its subsidiary Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB ("Ribocure") today announced that they have entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDGL) ("Madrigal") for six pre-clinical small interfering RNA (siRNA) programs for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
The collaboration will utilize Ribo's validated liver targeting siRNA GalSTARTM platform to develop novel treatments for MASH. The license agreement covers multiple existing pre-clinical assets from Ribo. In addition, both parties have the option to expand the scope of collaboration onto new siRNA programs including bi-specific siRNAs (agents that target two disease-causing genes simultaneously) utilizing Ribo's unique GalSTARTM and siRNA chemical modification platforms.We are enthusiastic to join forces with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, drawing on their extensive knowledge together with our siRNA expertise to advance life changing therapies for people affected by liver disease, says Dr. Zicai Liang, CEO of Ribo.To have the opportunity to work with the company that successfully launched the world's first drug for MASH, a disease with rising prevalence and strong associations with numerous life-threatening comorbidities, is very encouraging. Leveraging our proprietary siRNA platform, we aim to expand the MASH therapeutic landscape through complementary, multi-mechanistic approaches, delivering more targeted and effective treatments for patients with unmet needs, says Dr Li-Ming Gan CEO of Ribocure and co-CEO of Ribo.Financial Considerations
Under the agreement, Ribo has granted Madrigal an exclusive global license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize several siRNA assets. Ribo will receive an upfront payment of US$60M and cumulative payments could reach US$4.4B if certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones are achieved, as well as potential royalties on net sales.About MASHMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. MASH is the leading cause of liver transplantation in women and the second leading cause of all liver transplantation in the U.S., and the fastest-growing indication for liver transplantation in Europe.Once patients progress to MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis), the risk of adverse liver outcomes increases dramatically: these patients have a 10-17 times higher risk of liver-related mortality as compared to patients without fibrosis. Those who progress to cirrhosis face a 42 times higher risk of liver-related mortality, underscoring the need to treat MASH before complications of cirrhosis develop. MASH is also an independent driver of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality for patients.As MASH disease awareness improves and disease prevalence increases, the number of diagnosed patients with MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis or compensated MASH cirrhosis (F2-F4c) is expected to grow.About Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co. Ltd. and Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB
Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co. Ltd. (HKEX: 6938) is an innovative clinical stage R&D company devoted to the development of nucleic acid drugs and related products based on the RNA interference (RNAi) technology. With its innovative R&D capabilities with vertically integrated technological platforms, Ribo has built a strong product pipeline, aiming to make contribution to the treatment of serious diseases with unmet medical needs.As a subsidiary of Suzhou Ribo Life Science, Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB is dedicated to globalized development of life-saving oligonucleotide therapies, with focus on development of assets and pipeline as well as new target ideas and on building innovative capacities to conduct clinical trials and developing siRNA drugs to address real unmet medical needs globally.For more information, please visit www.ribolia.com and www.ribocure.comAbout Madrigal PharmaceuticalsMadrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDGL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a liver disease with high unmet medical need. Madrigal's medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-ß agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). For more information, visit www.madrigalpharma.com.
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TechandBio
1年前
"MASLD" and "MASH" are new terms for previously known conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), respectively. The name change reflects a shift in understanding the causes of these liver conditions, with a greater emphasis on metabolic dysfunction as a primary driver.
MASH: A More Severe Form of MASLD
MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease):
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This umbrella term describes fatty liver disease where fat accumulates in the liver due to factors like obesity, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure.
MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis):
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A more advanced stage of MASLD where the fat buildup has led to inflammation, liver damage, and in some cases, scarring (fibrosis).
Growing Concern: The Increasing Prevalence of MASLD and MASH
MASLD is a major global health concern, with a rapidly increasing prevalence worldwide.
The rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome are major contributors to the growth of MASLD and MASH.
MASH is projected to become a leading cause of liver transplants and cirrhosis in the United States.
The potential for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is a serious complication of MASLD, particularly with advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis.
Key Takeaways
MASLD and MASH are significant and growing health problems, especially in regions with high rates of obesity and metabolic disorders.
Early detection and management of MASLD and MASH are crucial to prevent progression to more severe forms of liver disease, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Lifestyle changes, including weight loss, healthy eating, and regular physical activity, can be effective in managing MASLD and MASH.
If you are concerned about your risk for MASLD or MASH, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and management.
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Cases of MASH would increase from 14.9 million (5.8% of US adults) in 2020 to 23.2 million (7.9% of US adults) by 2050. The number of cases of MASH and clinically significant fibrosis (ie, F=F2, centrilobular and periportal fibrosis or more severe disease) were estimated to increase from 6.7 million to 11.7 million
Madrigal CEO on Q4 earnings beat, MASH drug market opportunity
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MDGL > 52-week serial liver biopsy Phase 3 study in more than 950 patients, resmetirom achieved both primary endpoints and potentially clinically meaningful effects with both daily oral doses, 80 mg and 100 mg, relative to placebo
NASH resolution (ballooning of 0, inflammation of 0-1) and greater-than or equal to2-point NAS reduction with no worsening of fibrosis (p<0.0001 at both doses)
Fibrosis improvement by at least one stage with no worsening of NAS (p=0.0002 and <0.0001 at 80 and 100 mg, respectively)
Potentially clinically meaningful LDL-lowering, a key secondary endpoint (p<0.0001)
Multiple positive effects on NASH biomarkers and imaging
Resmetirom was safe and well-tolerated in the MAESTRO-NASH study, consistent with the overall safety in Phase 3 MAESTRO trials, expanding the large safety database
Madrigal intends to file a new drug application seeking accelerated approval of resmetirom for the treatment of non-cirrhotic NASH with liver fibrosis