GSK expands liver portfolio
GSK Plc is to expand its portfolio of products for the treatment of liver disease with the acquisition of an asset to treat and prevent the progression of steatotic liver disease (SLD), formerly known as fatty liver disease. Announced on 14 May, the deal features an upfront payment of $1.2 billion for the asset with potential for additional success-based milestones of $800 million. The liver disease affects a significant percentage of the global population and is mainly driven by obesity, type 2 diabetes, and alcohol intake, according to a 2024 review in The Lancet.