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GLP-1 Agonists in NASH/MASH Treatment

Efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis including histological improvements.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
GLP-1 NASH MASH liver-disease steatohepatitis

Clinical Evidence

Semaglutide (Phase 2)

  • NASH resolution without worsening fibrosis: 59% (2.4 mg) vs 17% (placebo)
  • Reduced liver fat content by 70-80%

Liraglutide (LEAN Trial)

  • NASH resolution: 39% vs 9% (placebo)

Mechanisms in NASH

  1. Reduced hepatic de novo lipogenesis
  2. Improved insulin sensitivity
  3. Weight loss reducing visceral adiposity
  4. Anti-inflammatory effects

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameGLP-1 Agonists in NASH/MASH Treatment
CategoryGLP-1 Family

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “GLP-1 Agonists in NASH/MASH Treatment” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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