First in human randomised trial of J2H-1702 : A novel 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitor for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis treatment

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BACKGROUND: 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1), which is an enzyme that converts cortisone to cortisol, plays a role in the regulation of glucose metabolism and inflammation. J2H-1702 is a novel 11β-HSD1 inhibitor, and the inhibition of 11β-HSD1 has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and prevent the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in preclinical models.

AIMS: We aimed to assess the pharmacokinetics (PKs), pharmacodynamics (PDs), safety, and tolerability of J2H-1702 after a single-dose oral administration.

METHODS: A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, single-dose, dose-escalation study was conducted on 50 healthy volunteers. Blood and urine samples were collected to assess the PK and PD of J2H-1702.

RESULTS: The peak plasma concentration of J2H-1702 was observed at 2-2.9 h after a single-dose oral administration. J2H-1702 reduced 11β-HSD1 activity compared to the placebo at all dose levels. The drug reached its maximal inhibitory effect within 12-24 h post-dose administration, and the inhibitory effect was maintained till 1 day after administration of the study drug. The drug showed typical first-order elimination kinetics, with a mean elimination half-life of 9.8-14.7 h. Systemic exposure to J2H-1702 increased in a dose-dependent manner. J2H-1702 was well tolerated after a single oral administration of up to 300 mg. A total of 11 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred in seven (14%) participants, all of which were mild and resolved spontaneously. The most common TEAE was diarrhoea (8%), followed by dizziness (4%).

CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that J2H-1702 could be developed as an effective therapeutic option for NASH.

Errataetall:

CommentIn: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2023 Dec;58(11-12):1238-1239. - PMID 37986603

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:58

Enthalten in:

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 58(2023), 11-12 vom: 20. Dez., Seite 1132-1142

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kim, Yun [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Shi-Ra [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Sang Won [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

11-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1
Cortisone
EC 1.1.1.146
Hydrocortisone
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
V27W9254FZ
WI4X0X7BPJ

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Date Completed 22.11.2023

Date Revised 11.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

CommentIn: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2023 Dec;58(11-12):1238-1239. - PMID 37986603

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/apt.17726

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM362403112