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대사 기능 장애 관련 지방간염(MASH) : 시장 인사이트, 역학 및 시장 예측(2036년)Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) - Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast - 2036 |
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본 MASH 시장 보고서에서는 표준 치료, 임상 실무, 진화하는 치료 알고리즘을 포함하여 현재의 치료 상황에 대해 종합적인 분석을 수행하고 있습니다. 또한, MASH 환자의 부담 추이, 수익 및 시장 점유율 동향, 정점 시 환자 점유율 및 치료 도입률 분석을 평가함과 동시에, 전 세계 각지의 시장 규모에 대한 상세한 평가 및 성장률 예측(과거 데이터 및 2022-2036년 예측)을 제공합니다. 본 보고서는 MASH 분야의 주요 미충족 요구 사항을 부각하고, 경쟁 구도 및 임상 상황을 정리하여 고부가가치 성장 기회를 밝혀내는 동시에, 향후 시장 성장 가능성에 대한 명확한 전망을 제시합니다.
비만, 2형 당뇨병, 대사증후군의 부담 증가에 힘입어 MASH 유병률이 상승함에 따라 대상 환자층이 확대되고, 주요 시장 전반의 성장을 뒷받침하고 있습니다.
레스메틸롬(REZDIFFRA)의 승인, 세마글루타이드를 비롯한 추가적인 후기 임상시험 단계의 후보 약물의 등장, 나아가 질환의 다양한 단계와 기전을 표적으로 하는 여러 임상시험 치료법의 출현에 따라,MASH 시장은 주로 생활 습관에 기반한 치료 패러다임에서 약물 요법을 통한 관리로 전환되고 있습니다.
간 염증, 지질 독성, 섬유화에 대한 이해가 깊어짐에 따라, MASH의 근본적인 요인을 표적으로 삼는 치료법의 기회가 생겨나고 있습니다. 또한, 간을 표적으로 한 치료법이나 대사 요법의 등장으로 인해, 생활 습관 개선에 그치지 않는 폭넓은 치료 선택지가 확대되고 있습니다.
대사 기능 장애 관련 지방간염(MASH)의 개요와 진단
대사 기능 장애 관련 지방간염(MASH)은 이전에는 NASH로 알려졌던 질환으로, 과도한 지방 축적(지방변성), 간 염증 및 간세포 손상을 특징으로 하는 진행성 지방간 질환입니다. MASH는 대부분의 경우 무증상이지만, 일부 환자는 피로감이나 우상복부 통증을 호소할 수 있습니다. 간 손상이 진행됨에 따라 증상이 더욱 뚜렷해질 수 있습니다. 지속적인 염증은 섬유화나 간경변을 유발하여 돌이킬 수 없는 간 손상을 초래할 뿐만 아니라, 간세포암(HCC)의 위험을 현저히 높입니다. 진행된 MASH는 복수, 간성 뇌증, 정맥류 출혈 등의 심각한 합병증을 유발할 수 있으며, 간 이식의 주요 원인 중 하나가 되고 있습니다.
MASH는 정기적인 혈액 검사나 다른 질환의 선별 검사 과정에서 우연히 발견되는 경우가 많으며, 간 효소 수치 상승이 그 조기 지표가 됩니다. 현재 MASLD/MASH에 대한 정기적인 선별 검사는 권장되지 않지만, 위험군이 있는 분은 혈액 검사, BMI 측정, 초음파 검사, CT 스캔 및 비침습적 탄성 영상을 통해 간 내 지방 축적 및 섬유화를 평가할 수 있습니다. 또한, 진단 시에는 임상 평가 및 음주 이력을 통해 지방간의 다른 원인, 특히 알코올 관련 간 질환을 배제해야 합니다.
대사 기능 장애 관련 지방간염(MASH)의 치료
MASH의 1차 치료는 건강한 저칼로리 식단과 신체 활동 증가를 포함한 생활 습관 개선 및 체중 감량에 중점을 둡니다. 체중을 3%-5% 감량하면 지방간이 개선될 가능성이 있으며, 10% 이상의 체중 감량은 간섬유증에 대해 더 큰 효과를 가져올 수 있습니다. 정기적인 중등도 강도의 운동도 MASH의 예후를 개선할 가능성이 있으며, 적격 환자에 대해서는 체중 감량 수술도 고려됩니다. 2024년 3월, FDA는 식이요법 및 운동 요법과 병용하여 비간경변성 MASH/NASH 및 중등도에서 진행된 섬유화(F2-F3)를 가진 성인을 대상으로 한 레스메틸롬(REZDIFFRA)을 승인했습니다. 이로써 이 약물은 MASH에 대해 FDA가 승인한 최초의 치료제가 되었습니다. 치료에는 환자의 동반 질환 및 질환의 중증도에 따라 간 전문의, 영양사, 순환기 전문의, 내분비 전문의 등으로 구성된 다학제 팀이 관여할 수 있습니다.
대사 기능 장애 관련 지방간염(MASH)의 역학 분석 및 예측에 관한 주요 조사 결과
MASH 시장은 생활 습관 개선이나 적응증 외 사용·대사 관리에서, 지방간, 염증, 섬유화를 표적으로 하는 질환 지향형 약물 요법으로 큰 변화를 겪고 있습니다. 기존에는 치료가 주로 식이요법이나 운동을 통한 체중 감량, 대사성 동반 질환 관리, 그리고 비만이나 2형 당뇨병을 표적으로 한 약물의 적응증 외 사용에 의존하고 있었으며, 근본적인 간 병변에 특화된 치료 선택지는 제한적이었습니다. 2024년 3월 레스메틸롬(REZDIFFRA), 2025년 8월 세마글루티드(WEGOVY/KAYSHILD)가 비간경변성 MASH 및 중등도에서 진행된 섬유화(F2-F3)를 가진 성인 환자를 대상으로 승인됨에 따라 치료 양상은 일변했으며, 미국에서 처음으로 질환 특이적 약물 치료 옵션이 확립되었습니다. 이러한 치료법의 등장으로 치료 환경은 더욱 경쟁이 치열해졌으나, FGF21 작용제, 갑상선 호르몬 수용체 B 활성화, 그리고 인크레틴 기반 기전을 표적으로 하는 광범위한 파이프라인은 계속해서 진전되고 있으며, 에플룩시페르민,에피모스페르민 알파와 같은 주요 후보 약물이 3상 임상시험 단계에 있으며, 일부 프로그램은 F4 단계로 확대되고 있습니다.
전반적으로, 질환에 대한 인식 제고, 비만 및 2형 당뇨병(T2D) 유병률 증가, 비침습적 간 질환 진단 및 병기 분류법의 개선, 그리고 여러 질환 수정 요법의 등장으로 인해 MASH 시장의 지속적인 성장이 견인될 것으로 예상됩니다. 또한, 섬유화 병기, 치료 기전, 대사성 동반 질환, 투여 경로 및 빈도에 따른 시장 세분화가 진행되면서, 기존 제약 기업과 신생 바이오기술 기업 모두에게 비즈니스 기회가 창출될 것입니다.
MASH 시장은 FGF21 작용제 및 대사·섬유화 조절 요법, 갑상선 호르몬 수용체 B(THR-B) 작용제,인크레틴 계열 치료법, 기타 간을 표적으로 하는 대사·항섬유화 치료법으로 구성되어 있으며, MASH에 수반되는 지방간, 염증, 대사 기능 장애 및 섬유화를 표적으로 하는 여러 약물군이 존재합니다.
생활 습관 개선, 대사 위험 인자 관리, 그리고 승인된 간 표적 치료제가 현재 MASH 치료의 기반을 형성하고 있습니다. 한편, FGF21 작용제, THR-B 작용제, 인크레틴 계열 치료제 등은 질환의 근저에 있는 대사, 염증, 섬유화 메커니즘을 해결하는 것을 목표로 하는 미래의 혁신을 주도하고 있습니다.
DelveInsight's 'Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) - Market Insights, Epidemiology and Market Forecast - 2036' report delivers an in-depth understanding of MASH, historical and forecasted epidemiology, as well as the MASH market trends in the United States, EU4 (Germany, Spain, Italy, and France) and the United Kingdom, and Japan.
The MASH market report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current treatment landscape, including standards of care, clinical practices, and evolving therapeutic algorithms. It evaluates MASH patient burden trends, revenue & market share dynamics, peak patient share & therapy uptake analysis, and provides an in-depth market size assessment and growth rate projections (Historical & Forecast 2022-2036) across global regions. The report highlights key unmet medical needs in MASH and maps the competitive and clinical landscape to uncover high-value opportunities, providing a clear outlook on future market growth potential.
Key Factors Driving the Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Market
The increasing prevalence of MASH, driven by the growing burden of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, is expanding the addressable patient population and supporting market growth across major markets.
The MASH market is transitioning from a largely lifestyle-based treatment paradigm toward pharmacological management, following the approval of resmetirom (REZDIFFRA) and the emergence of additional late-stage candidates, including semaglutide, alongside several investigational therapies targeting different stages and mechanisms of disease.
The increasing understanding of hepatic inflammation, lipotoxicity, and fibrosis is creating opportunities for therapies targeting the underlying drivers of MASH, with the emergence of liver-directed and metabolic therapies broadening treatment options beyond lifestyle modification.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Overview and Diagnosis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as NASH, is a progressive form of fatty liver disease characterized by excessive fat accumulation (steatosis), liver inflammation, and hepatocellular injury. MASH is often asymptomatic, although some patients may experience fatigue or pain in the upper-right abdomen; symptoms may become more apparent as liver damage progresses. Persistent inflammation can lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis, resulting in irreversible liver damage and substantially increasing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Advanced MASH may also cause serious complications, including ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and variceal bleeding, and is a leading cause of liver transplantation.
MASH is frequently detected incidentally during routine blood tests or screening for other conditions, with elevated liver enzymes serving as an early indicator. Although routine screening for MASLD/MASH is not currently recommended, individuals at risk may undergo blood tests, BMI assessment, ultrasound, CT scan, and non-invasive elastography to evaluate liver fat and fibrosis. Diagnosis also requires excluding other causes of hepatic steatosis, particularly alcohol-associated liver disease, through clinical assessment and alcohol-use history.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Treatment
The first-line management of MASH focuses on lifestyle modification and weight loss, including a healthy, calorie-controlled diet and increased physical activity. A 3%-5% reduction in body weight may improve hepatic steatosis, while weight loss of >10% may provide greater benefits for liver fibrosis. Regular moderate-intensity exercise may also improve MASH outcomes, while bariatric surgery may be considered for eligible patients. In March 2024, the FDA approved resmetirom (REZDIFFRA) for adults with noncirrhotic MASH/NASH and moderate-to-advanced fibrosis (F2-F3), in conjunction with diet and exercise, making it the first FDA-approved pharmacologic treatment for MASH. Management may involve a multidisciplinary care team, including hepatologists, dietitians, cardiologists, and endocrinologists, depending on patients' comorbidities and disease severity.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Unmet Needs
The section "unmet needs of MASH" outlines the critical gaps between the current state of patient care, diagnosis, and the ideal & effective management of the disease. It highlights the obstacles experienced by patients, clinicians, and researchers and identifies potential solutions for future progress.
Key Findings from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Epidemiological Analysis and Forecast
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Drug Chapters & Competitive Analysis
The MASH drug chapter provides a detailed, market-focused review of approved therapies and the emerging pipeline across Phase I-III clinical trials. It covers the mechanism of action, clinical trial data, regulatory approvals, patents, collaborations, and strategic partnerships for each therapy, along with their advantages, limitations, and recent developments. This section offers critical insights into the MASH treatment landscape, supporting market assessment, competitive analysis, and growth forecasting for the MASH therapeutics market.
Approved Therapies for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
Resmetirom (REZDIFFRA): Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Resmetirom is a once-daily oral, liver-directed thyroid hormone receptor beta (THR-B) agonist designed to selectively target the liver and reduce hepatic steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis in patients with MASH. In March 2024, it became the first FDA-approved therapy for noncirrhotic MASH with moderate-to-advanced liver fibrosis (F2-F3), to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise. The drug is also being investigated in a Phase III clinical trial for MASH with compensated cirrhosis (F4c). In Q2 2026, REZDIFFRA generated net sales of USD 364.3 million, representing 71% year-over-year growth, reflecting strong commercial uptake since its launch.
Semaglutide (WEGOVY/KAYSHILD): Novo Nordisk
Semaglutide is a once-weekly SC GLP-1 receptor agonist that promotes weight loss and improves metabolic parameters, with benefits in MASH through reductions in body weight, hepatic steatosis, and liver inflammation. In August 2025, semaglutide became the first GLP-1 treatment approved for MASH in the US, for adults with noncirrhotic MASH and moderate-to-advanced liver fibrosis (F2-F3). In Japan, with its latest approval, semaglutide became the first treatment approved specifically for MASH, further establishing semaglutide as an important therapy in the Japanese MASH treatment landscape.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Pipeline Analysis
Efruxifermin: Akero Therapeutics (acquired by Novo Nordisk)
Efruxifermin is a long-acting FGF21 analogue designed to improve hepatic steatosis, lipid metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and liver fibrosis in patients with MASH. The once-weekly SC therapy is being developed across multiple stages of MASH, including pre-cirrhotic MASH with F2-F3 fibrosis and F4.
The drug is currently being investigated in Phase III through the ongoing SYNCHRONY program, which includes SYNCHRONY Histology in patients with biopsy-confirmed noncirrhotic MASH and F2-F3 fibrosis, SYNCHRONY Outcomes in patients with MASH-related compensated cirrhosis (F4), and SYNCHRONY Real-World in patients with MASLD/MASH across F1-F4 fibrosis. Phase III safety and tolerability results from SYNCHRONY Real-World are expected in Q4 2026.
In October 2025, Novo Nordisk announced its acquisition of Akero Therapeutics for approximately USD 4.7 billion, bringing efruxifermin into its MASH portfolio. The Phase III SYNCHRONY program is ongoing, building on Phase IIb results showing significant fibrosis improvement in both F2-F3 and F4 MASH populations.
Efimosfermin alfa: GSK
Efimosfermin alfa is a once-monthly SC long-acting FGF21 analogue designed to regulate key metabolic pathways, reduce liver fat and inflammation, and improve liver fibrosis in patients with MASH. The drug is acquired by GSK from Boston Pharmaceuticals in July 2025, bringing the asset into its liver disease portfolio. Further, it is currently in Phase III, with the ZENITH program evaluating patients with F2-F3 MASH; ZENITH-1 and ZENITH-2 are actively recruiting. GSK is also evaluating efimosfermin in Phase III NEBULA trials in compensated F4 MASH cirrhosis.
In April 2026, efimosfermin received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation and EMA PRIME designation for MASH, following Phase II data showing improvement in liver fibrosis.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Key Players, Market Leaders and Emerging Companies
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Drug Updates
Drug Class Insights
The MASH market is undergoing a major transformation from lifestyle modification and off-label/metabolic management toward disease-directed pharmacotherapy targeting hepatic steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. Historically, treatment relied primarily on weight loss through diet and exercise, management of metabolic comorbidities, and off-label use of agents targeting obesity or T2D, with limited options specifically addressing the underlying liver pathology. The treatment landscape has now shifted with the approval of resmetirom (REZDIFFRA) in March 2024 and semaglutide (WEGOVY/KAYSHILD) in August 2025 for adults with noncirrhotic MASH and moderate-to-advanced fibrosis (F2-F3), establishing the first disease-specific pharmacological options in the US. The emergence of these therapies has created a more competitive treatment environment, while a broad pipeline targeting FGF21 agonism, thyroid hormone receptor-B activation, and incretin-based mechanisms continues to advance, with key assets such as efruxifermin, efimosfermin alfa, and others in Phase III development and several programs expanding into F4.
Overall, increasing disease awareness, rising prevalence of obesity and T2D, improvements in non-invasive liver disease diagnosis and staging, and the emergence of multiple disease-modifying therapies are expected to drive continued MASH market growth, with increasing segmentation by fibrosis stage, treatment mechanism, metabolic comorbidity, and route/frequency of administration, creating opportunities for established pharmaceutical companies and emerging biotechnology innovators.
The MASH market comprises FGF21 agonists and metabolic/fibrosis-modulating therapies, thyroid hormone receptor-B (THR-B) agonists, incretin-based therapies, and other liver-directed metabolic and anti-fibrotic therapies, with multiple drug classes targeting hepatic steatosis, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and fibrosis associated with MASH.
Lifestyle modification, metabolic risk-factor management, and approved liver-directed therapies currently form the foundation of the MASH treatment landscape, while FGF21 agonists, THR-B agonists, incretin-based therapies, and others are driving future innovation aimed at addressing the underlying metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrotic mechanisms of disease.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Drug Uptake
This section focuses on the uptake rate of potential drugs expected to be launched in the market during the forecast period (2026-2036). The analysis covers the MASH market's uptake by drugs, patient uptake by therapy, and sales of each drug.
The uptake of therapies in MASH is expected to vary across approved liver-directed treatments, metabolic therapies, and emerging disease-modifying agents. Existing therapies such as resmetirom (REZDIFFRA) and semaglutide (WEGOVY/KAYSHILD) are expected to account for the highest uptake, supported by established clinical evidence and regulatory approvals. Among emerging therapies, efruxifermin and efimosfermin alfa are anticipated to witness relatively stronger future uptake owing to their potential to improve hepatic steatosis and fibrosis and their ongoing Phase III development, while tirzepatide and other targeted metabolic therapies are expected to gain gradual adoption as clinical evidence, regulatory approvals, and physician awareness continue to expand.
Market Access and Reimbursement of MASH
The report further provides detailed insights on the country-wise accessibility and reimbursement scenarios, cost-effectiveness scenario of approved therapies, programs making accessibility easier and out-of-pocket costs more affordable, insights on patients insured under federal or state government prescription drug programs, etc.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Therapies Price Scenario & Trends
Pricing and analogue assessment of MASH therapies highlights evolving price dynamics structures. This section summarizes the cost of approved treatments, closest and most appropriate analogue selection for emerging therapies, and understanding of how pricing influences market access, adherence, and long-term uptake.
Industry Experts and Physician Views for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
To keep up with MASH market trends, we take Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) opinions working in the domain through primary research to fill the data gaps and validate our secondary research. Industry experts were contacted for insights on the MASH emerging therapies, evolving treatment landscape, patient adherence to conventional therapies, therapy switching trends, drug adoption and uptake, accessibility challenges, and epidemiology and real-world prescription patterns in MASH, including MD, PhD, Instructor, Postdoctoral Researcher, Professor, Researcher, and others.
DelveInsight's analysts connected with 10+ KOLs to gather insights; however, interviews were conducted with 6+ KOLs in the 7MM. Centers such as the University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Bologna, and Teikyo University School of Medicine, etc. were contacted. Their opinions help understand and validate current and emerging MASH therapies, highlight unmet medical needs, provide epidemiological context, and support strategic decisions for market access, therapy adoption, and pipeline prioritization in MASH.
Qualitative Analysis: SWOT and Conjoint Analysis
We perform qualitative and market Intelligence analysis using various approaches, such as SWOT analysis and conjoint analysis.
In the SWOT analysis of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in terms of disease diagnosis, patient awareness, patient burden, competitive landscape, cost-effectiveness, and geographical accessibility of therapies are provided.
Conjoint analysis analyzes emerging therapies based on relevant attributes such as safety, efficacy, frequency of administration, route of administration, and order of entry. Scoring is given based on these parameters to analyze the effectiveness of therapy.
The team of analysts analyzes promising emerging therapies based on relevant attributes such as safety, efficacy, frequency of administration, route of administration, and order of entry. In efficacy, the trial's primary and secondary outcome measures are evaluated, whereas the therapies' safety is evaluated, wherein acceptability, tolerability, and adverse events are majorly observed. In addition, the scoring is also based on the route of administration, order of entry, probability of success, and the addressable patient pool for each therapy. According to these parameters, the final weightage score and the ranking of the emerging therapies are decided.
Market Insights
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