89bio Inc.

Metabolic Liver Diseases

The sponsor concentrates its research efforts on addressing severe metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a progressive liver condition characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. Their investigational approaches target patients with advanced hepatic fibrosis, particularly those at stages F2 and F3, representing significant disease burden and elevated risk of progression to cirrhosis. The research portfolio emphasizes therapeutic interventions designed to modify disease progression in patients with confirmed liver fat accumulation and metabolic dysfunction.

  • Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
  • Advanced Hepatic Fibrosis Management
  • Liver Inflammation and Scarring

The therapeutic development strategy focuses on patients with documented histological evidence of disease, targeting populations with elevated liver enzyme levels and metabolic abnormalities that contribute to progressive liver damage.

Cardiovascular and Cardiometabolic Disease

A significant research focus addresses the intersection of metabolic and cardiovascular health, particularly in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG). The sponsor investigates therapeutic solutions for individuals with markedly elevated triglyceride levels, a condition associated with increased cardiovascular risk and potential complications including pancreatitis. Their clinical development programs target patients with persistent lipid abnormalities despite standard therapeutic interventions.

  • Severe Hypertriglyceridemia Treatment
  • Lipid Metabolism Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

The research encompasses patients with fasting triglyceride concentrations substantially above normal ranges, focusing on populations at heightened risk for cardiovascular events and metabolic complications related to dyslipidemia.

Fibrotic Disease Modification

The sponsor pursues innovative approaches to hepatic fibrosis regression and prevention of disease progression in patients with chronic liver conditions. Their research programs investigate mechanisms to reduce collagen deposition and reverse scarring processes in the liver, targeting the underlying pathophysiology that drives progression from inflammation to cirrhosis. The therapeutic focus encompasses patients with biopsy-confirmed fibrosis stages requiring intervention to prevent advancement to end-stage liver disease.

  • Liver Fibrosis Reversal
  • Anti-Fibrotic Therapeutic Strategies
  • Prevention of Cirrhosis Progression

Clinical investigations emphasize measurable improvements in fibrosis staging and histological markers of disease severity, with particular attention to populations at risk for developing complications associated with advanced scarring.

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Matched clinical trials

  • Study on the Effects of Pegozafermin for Patients with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Fibrosis

    Recruiting

    3 1
    Investigated drugs:
    Austria Belgium Bulgaria Czechia France Germany +4
  • Study of Pegozafermin Treatment for Patients with Liver Cirrhosis due to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)

    Recruiting

    3 1
    Investigated drugs:
    Belgium Bulgaria France Germany Hungary Italy +3
  • Study on the Effects of Pegozafermin and Simvastatin for Patients with Severe High Triglycerides

    Not recruiting

    3 1 1
    Investigated drugs:
    Austria Belgium Bulgaria Czechia France Germany +5