| abstract |
The present invention provides novel compounds that target thrombocyte activity or aggregation capacity through cellular components for the treatment of diseases associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). The invention provides these compounds for treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a progressed stage of NAFL (non-alcoholic fatty liver), in order to avoid the development of liver cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the compounds of the invention, and methods for screening new NASH therapeuticals. |