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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the conditional marketing authorization for Novo Nordisk's semaglutide (Kayshild) for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (MASH) with liver fibrosis, marking a significant development in the GLP-1 receptor agonist market [5][7]. Group 1: Regulatory Developments - The EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended Kayshild for conditional approval, which would make it the first GLP-1 receptor agonist approved in Europe for MASH [5][7]. - Semaglutide, initially approved for type 2 diabetes under the brand name Ozempic, has shown significant weight loss effects and was later approved as Wegovy for obesity management in the U.S. [7]. Group 2: Market Potential - The approval of semaglutide for MASH could reshape a potential market worth billions, as there are currently no widely available drug treatments for MASH [8]. - The combined effects of metabolic improvement and weight loss from GLP-1 drugs are attracting attention from the pharmaceutical and investment sectors [8]. Group 3: Mechanism of Action - Semaglutide works by promoting insulin secretion, inhibiting glucagon release, and regulating appetite through central nervous system action, leading to reduced energy intake and weight loss [7][15].