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ArticlePloS one2025

KYLO-0603, a novel liver-targeting, thyroid hormone receptor-β agonist for the inhibition of MASH progression.

Xueqin Lu, Shengjun Wang, Yanchun Du, Bixian Xie, Qingyan Chen, Jinzhen Lin, Bailing Chen, Kunyuan Cui

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Xueqin LuKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.
Shengjun WangKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.
Yanchun DuKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.
Bixian XieKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.
Qingyan ChenKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.
Jinzhen LinKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.
Bailing ChenKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.
Kunyuan CuiKylonova (Xiamen) biopharma Co., Ltd, Xiamen, China.

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Abstract

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a progressive liver disease associated with liver-related complications and death. Kylo-0603 is a novel agonist for the thyroid hormone receptor β (THR-β) that has been developed by merging the structures of three acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc)-modified ASPGR ligands with a triiodothyronine (T3) analog. This unique design enables both THR-β activation and targeted delivery to hepatocytes, which significantly reduces the risk of adverse effects related to increased systemic thyroid hormone activity. Additionally, it effectively lowers serum cholesterol levels by as much as 69.2% and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels by up to 88.2% in the MASH mouse model. Meanwhile, Kylo-0603 demonstrated a marked improvement in histological parameters, decreasing steatosis by up to 1.3 points (P < 0.001), inflammation by 1.8 points (P < 0.0001), and ballooning by 0.8 points (P < 0.01). The non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) activity score (NAS) demonstrated a significant reduction of up to 3.7 points (P < 0.0001), while the fibrosis score decreased by 0.6 points (P < 0.05). These findings indicate that Kylo-0603 effectively ameliorates hepatic MASH pathology and attenuates fibrosis progression. In summary, Kylo-0603-a highly tissue- and target-selective, low-toxicity THR-β agonist-exhibits substantial therapeutic potential for managing MASH and represents a promising novel treatment option for affected patients.

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Fatty LiverLiverThyroid Hormone Receptors betaAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalDisease ProgressionHepatocytesHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThyroid Hormone Receptors beta

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PMID40953087
PMCPMC12435690

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