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. 2021 Apr 20;64(7):1461–1479. doi: 10.1007/s00125-021-05442-2

Table 3.

LXR agonists that target hepatic lipid and glucose metabolism

Drug Mechanism of action Mode of administration Regulatory status Clinical effect References
Steatosis Fibrosis markers Hepatic enzymes HbA1c Insulin resistance
GSK2033 LXRα/LXRβ inverse agonist Preclinical =a NA NA NA NA [48, 55]
SR9238 LXRα/LXRβ inverse agonist Preclinical a a NA NA =a [49]
T0901317 LXRα/LXRβ agonist Preclinical a NA NA NA a [48, 53]
GW3965 LXRα/LXRβ agonist Preclinical a NA NA NA a [53]
BMS-852927 LXRβ agonist PO Phase I = NA NA NA NA [50]
BMS-779788 LXRα/LXRβ agonist PO Phase I NA NA NA NA [50]
LXR-623 (WAY 252623) LXRα-partial/ LXRβ-full agonist PO Phase I = a NA NA NA NA [51, 52]

aPreclinical data

PO, oral