Sobetirome

Sobetirome (GC-1) is a thyromimetic drug that binds to the thyroid hormone receptor TRβ1 preferentially compared to TRα1. It has been investigated for the treatment of dyslipidemia, obesity, Pitt–Hopkins syndrome, cholestatic liver disease, multiple sclerosis, bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis, and COVID-19 caused ARDS. It was designated as an orphan drug by the FDA for the treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.

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