Akero Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of chronic metabolic diseases, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The company is dedicated to advancing its pipeline of pharmaceutical candidates, utilizing its proprietary technology and a deep understanding of liver disease mechanisms to address unmet medical needs. By conducting rigorous clinical trials and research, Akero aims to deliver effective treatment options that can improve patient outcomes and contribute to the overall health of individuals affected by these conditions.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the 7th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:10 a.m. ET.
-- Over 40% of participants treated with EFX 50mg for 96 weeks, compared with 0% for placebo, showed regression of liver fibrosis by all of three orthogonal measures: (1) ≥1-stage fibrosis improvement by NASH-CRN stage (conventional histopathology), (2) 30% reduction of liver stiffness by FibroScan® (imaging fibrosis biomarker), and (3) 0.5 point decrease in ELFTM score (serum fibrosis biomarker) –
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. GMT.
— First patients dosed in Phase 3 SYNCHRONY Outcomes study of lead candidate efruxifermin (EFX) in patients with compensated cirrhosis (F4) due to MASH —
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced an upcoming oral presentation and two late-breaking poster presentations at the 75th Annual American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® 2024 taking place from November 15-19, 2024, in San Diego. The presentations will highlight findings from the 96-week Phase 2b HARMONY study evaluating the efficacy and safety of lead product candidate efruxifermin (EFX) in patients with pre-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), fibrosis stage 2 or 3 (F2-F3), along with insights from an analysis using AI and digital-based pathology.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 8th Annual MASH Virtual Conference on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. E.T.
Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AKRO).
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will present at the Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 7:45 a.m. E.T. in New York, NY.
Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AKRO).
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Louise Chen reiterated an Overweight rating on Eli Lilly with a price target of $885. Eli Lilly's Q2 FY24 earnings report on August 8 will include a pre-tax IPR&D charge of $154 million, impacting GAAP and non-GAAP EPS by $0.14.
NEW YORK, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.
The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming June 25, 2024 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who acquired Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) common stock between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
NEW YORK, June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.
The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 25, 2024 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AKRO), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s shares between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
NEW YORK, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.
NEW YORK, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) and reminds investors of the June 25, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
