NR1H4 and Hepatic fibrosis: Results: Cilofexor dose-dependently induced FXR target genes shp, cyp7a1 and fgf15 in hepatic and ileal tissues, paralleled by a dose-dependent reduction in liver fibrosis area (Picro-Sirius-Red) of −41% (10 mg/kg) and −69% (30 mg/kg), respectively.