GSK2330672 is an inhibitor of the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT; IC50s = 42, 2.1, and 1.9 nM for human, mouse, and rat ASBT, respectively). In vivo, GSK2330672 (0.05 mg/kg) stimulates fecal bile acid secretion, reduces hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and plasma glucose levels, and increases total GLP-1 and plasma insulin in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats.
Linerixibat (GSK2330672) is a highly potent, nonabsorbable and orally active apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT) inhibitor with an IC50 of 42 nM human ASBT. Linerixibat can be used as lipid-lowering agent. Linerixibat has the potential for type 2 diabetes and Primary Biliary Cholangitis treatment[1][2][3].
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10.1021/jm400459m[2] Wang Y, et al. HNF4α Regulates CSAD to Couple Hepatic Taurine Production to Bile Acid Synthesis in Mice. Gene Expr. 2018 Aug 22;18(3):187-196. DOI:
10.3727/105221618X15277685544442[3] Linerixibat (GSK2330672) granted Orphan Status. September 24, 2019.