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Effects of NGM282, an FGF19 variant, on colonic transit and bowel function in functional constipation: a randomized phase 2 trial.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 May 2018
Oduyebo Ibironke, Camilleri Michael, Nelson Alfred D, Khemani Disha, Nord Sara Linker, Busciglio Irene, Burton Duane, Rhoten Deborah, Ryks Michael, Carlson Paula, Donato Leslie, Lueke Alan, Kim Kathline, Rossi Stephen J, Zinsmeister Alan R
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: NGM282 is an analog of fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19), a potent inhibitor of bile acid (BA) synthesis in animals and humans. In phase 2 trials in type 2 diabetes and primary biliary cholangitis, NGM282 was associated with dose-related abdominal cramping and diarrhea. We aimed to examine effects of NGM282 on colonic transit, stool frequency and consistency, hepatic BA synthesis (fasting serum C4),...
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