steatohepatitis

APD668 is a potent GPR119 agonist with EC50 of 2.7 nM and 33 nM for hGPR119 and ratGPR119, respectively.

Glycolithocholic acid (Lithocholic acid glycine conjugate) is a glycine conjugate of lithocholic acid.

CTPI-2 is an inhibitor of mitochondrial citrate carrier SLC25A1 with(KD : 3.5 μM). CTPI-2 inhibits glycolysis, PPARγ, and its downstream target the glucose transporter GLUT4. CTPI-2 exhibits anti-tumor activity.CTPI-2 halts salient alterations of NASH reverting steatosis, preventing the evolution to steatohepatitis, reducing inflammatory macrophage infiltration in the liver and adipose tissue, and starkly mitigating obesity induced by a high-fat diet.

CP-24879 hydrochloride (CP-24879 HCl), a Δ5D/Δ6D dual-inhibitor, can significantly reduce intracellular lipid accumulation and inflammatory injury in hepatocytes. CP-24879 hydrochloride exhibits superior antisteatotic and anti-inflammatory actions in fat-1 and ω-3-treated hepatocytes.

Denifanstat (FASN-IN-2) is a fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor (IC50=0.052 μM, EC50=0.072 μM) with selective and oral activity. Denifanstat has been used in studies of steatohepatitis.

Resmetirom (MGL-3196) is a THR-β agonist (EC50=0.21 μM), with high selectivity and oral activity. Resmetirom can be used in the research of non-cirrhotic and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Selvigaltin (GB1211) is an orally administered, highly selective small-molecule inhibitor of galectin-3 (Gal-3) with an IC₅₀ value of 12 nM in rabbits, exhibiting anticancer and anti-fibrotic activity. Selvigaltin reduces galectin-3 levels in the liver and decreases biomarkers of inflammation (cellular foci) and fibrosis (PSR, SHG), while simultaneously lowering the mRNA and protein expression of inflammatory and fibrotic biomarkers (IL-6, TGF-β3, SNAI2, collagen). Selvigaltin also restores T-cell activity and reduces tumor growth and metastasis. Selvigaltin is suitable for use in studies of liver fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and tumors.

Omaveloxolone (RTA-408) is an oral, potent, and selective activator of the nuclear factor erythropoietin-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway, as well as a low-potency PPARγ agonist. Omaveloxolone inhibits osteoclast formation by suppressing the STING-dependent NF-κB signaling pathway. Omaveloxolone is being investigated for use in ALS, multiple sclerosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, neurodegenerative diseases, and oncology research.

INT-767 is a potent farnesoid X receptor (FXR)/TGR5 dual agonist that prevents NASH and promotes visceral adipose brown lipogenesis and mitochondrial function for the study of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Apararenone (MT-3995) is a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and diabetic nephropathy.

Berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) is an orally effective hypolipidemic agent, an ionic salt of Berberine and Ursodeoxycholic acid.Berberine ursodeoxycholate has a wide range of metabolic activity and significantly reduces liver fat content. Berberine ursodeoxycholate has been used in studies of hyperlipidemia, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and diabetes.

Nivocasan Intermediate is an intermediate of Nivocasan. Nivocasan (GS-9450) is a pan-caspase inhibitor used in the study of HCV infection and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

DB1976 dihydrochloride (DB1976 2HCl) , a transcription factor PU.1 inhibitor with potential anti-inflammatory activity, slowed down inflammation and fibrosis and improved glucose homeostasis and dyslipidemia in mice in in vivo experiments.DB1976 dihydrochloride promotes apoptosis and may be used in studies of metabolic dysfunction and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Volixibat is a highly selective and competitive apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter inhibitor. Volixibat has the potential for treatment for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

KHK-IN-5 (Compound 18), a KHK inhibitor, is employed in the study of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

HPG1860 is a farnesol X receptor (FXR) agonist that effectively activates FXR-mediated transcriptional activity, with an EC50 value of 18 nM. In vivo studies have shown that HPG1860, administered at doses of 1, 3 or 10 mg/kg daily, reduces serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and total cholesterol levels in mouse models of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) induced by a high-fat diet and carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄). HPG1860 also reduces levels of liver inflammation, lipid accumulation and fibrosis. Consequently, HPG1860 is suitable for research into metabolic diseases, liver fibrosis, bile acid signalling and FXR-mediated transcriptional regulation.

SHS206 (compound 6n) is an orally active mitochondrial uncoupler that decreases triglyceride levels in the liver. Demonstrating in vivo efficacy in a GAN mouse model, SHS206 also exhibits inhibitory effects on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

LZ-007 is an agonist of the Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), with an EC50 of 51 nM as determined by TR-FRET assay, and an EC50 of 76 nM in HepG2 cells. It exhibits favorable pharmacokinetic properties in SD rats and can improve metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis induced by high-fat diets and CCl4 in mice.

LH10 is an FXR agonist based on fexaramine, with an EC50 of 0.14 μM. It offers hepatoprotective effects, mitigating conditions such as cholestasis induced by alpha naphthylisothiocyanate (ANIT), acute liver injury caused by APAP, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

FXR/HSD17B13 modulator 1 (compound 6) is an effective modulator of FXR/HSD17B13, playing a significant role in studies related to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

SHO1122147 (Compound 7m) disrupts the mitochondrial electron transport chain, demonstrating mitochondrial uncoupling activity (EC50=3.6 μM). It increases the cellular oxygen consumption rate (OCR=69%) and enhances cellular respiration. Additionally, SHO1122147 is orally active and can be utilized in research related to obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

GLP-1 receptoragonist 16 (Example 53) is a GLP-1 agonist applicable for research in diabetes, obesity, or diseases related to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

BE2647 is a selective inhibitor of the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC), with an EC50 of 70 nM. It exhibits good metabolic stability in mouse liver microsomes. BE2647 can be utilized in research related to metabolic diseases, metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), or metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

NLRP3-IN-70 (Compound 5m) is an inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome with low oral bioavailability. It binds directly to the NACHT domain of the NLRP3 protein, thereby blocking its interaction with ASC, which inhibits ASC oligomerization and the assembly of the NLRP3 inflammasome. NLRP3-IN-70 is applicable in studies on sepsis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.