An oral, liver-restricted LXR inverse agonist for dyslipidemia: preclinical development and phase 1 trial

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Source: Nature Medicine

Original: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04169-6...

Published: 2026-01-16

The authors have developed an LXR inverse agonist called TLC-2716 that is oral and restricted to the liver. This drug has shown efficacy in reducing triglyceride and cholesterol levels in preclinical models of dysmetabolism. The phase 1 study was conducted in healthy participants. TLC-2716 was well tolerated in her. The drug reduced plasma triglycerides. It also reduced postprandial residual cholesterol. These results suggest the potential of TLC-2716 in cardiovascular risk management. The article was published in Nature Medicine on January 16, 2026.