Daily Archives: August 8, 2020
Efficacy and Safety of Aldafermin, an Engineered FGF19 Analog, in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Aldafermin, an engineered analog of FGF19, inhibits bile acid synthesis and regulates metabolic homeostasis. We report results from a 24-week, phase 2 study, with serial liver biopsies, of patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Continue reading
PAF1 Regulates Stem Cell Features of Pancreatic Cancer Cells, Independently of the PAF1 Complex, via Interactions with PHF5A and DDX3
It is not clear how pancreatic cancer stem cells (CSCs) are regulated, resulting in ineffective treatments for pancreatic cancer. PAF1, a RNA polymerase II-associated factor 1 complex (PAF1C) component, maintains pluripotency of stem cells, by unclear … Continue reading
Outcomes of Pregnant Women With Cirrhosis and Their Infants in a Population-Based Study
The incidence of cirrhosis is increasing among women of childbearing age. Contemporary outcomes of pregnant women with cirrhosis and their infants, and liver-related complications, have not been described in North America. We investigated the associati… Continue reading