resmetirom brands

Molecular formula: C17H12Cl2N6O4

Thyroid hormones, such as FT4 and free triiodothyronine (FT3), are key regulators of lipid metabolism in the liver. Thyroid hormone receptor-beta (THR-β) is the major form of the thyroid hormone receptor in the liver, and stimulation of this receptor reduces intrahepatic triglycerides. Many patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) present with impaired thyroid function, such as hypothyroidism, rendering it a significant risk factor for NAFLD. Hypothyroidism has also been linked to dysregulated adipose tissue lipolysis and increased free fatty acid release from the adipose to the liver, promoting hepatic insulin resistance. Increased circulating levels of proinflammatory adipokines, which contribute to hepatic inflammation and fibrosis, may also be observed. Resmetirom is a partial agonist of THR-β that promotes lipophagy and hepatic fatty acid β-oxidation, thereby reducing liver fat. It is approximately 28 times more selective than FT3 for THR-β versus thyroid hormone receptor-alpha (THR-α), which is mainly expressed in the heart and bones.

Source: PubChem (NCBI) · compound 15981237