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MB-07811 (VK-2809) is an orally active HepDirect prodrug of MB07344, a liver-targeted thyroid hormone receptor-β agonist[1]. MB-07811 has cholesterol and triglycerides lowering activity[2].

[1] Cable EE, et al. Reduction of hepatic steatosis in rats and mice after treatment with aliver-targeted thyroidhormone receptor agonist. Hepatology. 2009 Feb;49(2):407-17. DOI:10.1002/hep.22572
[2] Erion MD, et al. Targeting thyroid hormone receptor-beta agonists to the liver reduces cholesterol and triglycerides and improves the therapeutic index. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Sep 25;104(39):15490-5. DOI:10.1073/pnas.0702759104