Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
78(5), P. 1625 - 1653
Published: Jan. 3, 2023
Liver
fibrosis
is
the
result
of
sustained
chronic
liver
injury
and
inflammation
leading
to
hepatocyte
cell
death
followed
by
formation
fibrous
scars,
which
hallmark
NASH
alcoholic
steatohepatitis
can
lead
cirrhosis,
HCC,
failure.
Although
progress
has
been
made
in
understanding
pathogenesis
clinical
consequences
hepatic
fibrosis,
therapeutic
strategies
for
this
disease
are
limited.
Preclinical
studies
suggest
that
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
alpha
plays
an
important
role
preventing
development
activating
genes
involved
detoxifying
lipotoxicity
toxins,
transrepressing
inflammation,
inhibiting
activation
stellate
cells.
Given
robust
preclinical
data,
several
agonists
have
tested
trials
fibrosis.
Here,
we
provide
update
on
recent
mechanisms
prevents
discuss
potential
targeting
PPARα
antifibrotic
treatments.
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(39), P. 4043 - 4140
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
The
ESC
Guidelines
represent
the
views
of
and
were
produced
after
careful
consideration
scientific
medical
knowledge
evidence
available
at
time
their
publication.The
is
not
responsible
in
event
any
contradiction,
discrepancy,
and/or
ambiguity
between
other
official
recommendations
or
guidelines
issued
by
relevant
public
health
authorities,
particular
relation
to
good
use
healthcare
therapeutic
strategies.Health
professionals
are
encouraged
take
fully
into
account
when
exercising
clinical
judgment,
as
well
determination
implementation
preventive,
diagnostic
strategies;
however,
do
override,
way
whatsoever,
individual
responsibility
make
appropriate
accurate
decisions
each
patient's
condition
consultation
with
that
patient
and,
where
necessary,
caregiver.Nor
exempt
from
taking
full
updated
competent
order
manage
case
light
scientifically
accepted
data
pursuant
respective
ethical
professional
obligations.It
also
professional's
verify
applicable
rules
regulations
relating
drugs
devices
prescription.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: April 22, 2022
Atherosclerosis
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
vascular
disease
driven
by
traditional
and
nontraditional
risk
factors.
Genome-wide
association
combined
with
clonal
lineage
tracing
clinical
trials
have
demonstrated
that
innate
adaptive
immune
responses
can
promote
or
quell
atherosclerosis.
Several
signaling
pathways,
are
associated
the
response,
been
implicated
within
atherosclerosis
such
as
NLRP3
inflammasome,
toll-like
receptors,
proprotein
convertase
subtilisin/kexin
type
9,
Notch
Wnt
which
of
importance
for
development
regression.
Targeting
especially
inflammasome
pathway
its
regulated
cytokine
interleukin-1β,
could
represent
an
attractive
new
route
treatment
atherosclerotic
diseases.
Herein,
we
summarize
knowledge
on
cellular
participants
key
pathways
in
atherosclerosis,
discuss
preclinical
studies
targeting
these
going
to
target
some
processes,
effects
quelling
inflammation
clinic.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
54(10), P. 1263 - 1277
Published: Sept. 16, 2021
Summary
Background
Pemafibrate
is
a
novel,
selective
peroxisome
proliferator‐activated
receptor
α
modulator
(SPPARMα).
In
mice,
improved
the
histological
features
of
non‐alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH).
patients
with
dyslipidaemia,
it
serum
alanine
aminotransferase
(ALT).
Aims
To
evaluate
efficacy
and
safety
in
high‐risk,
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
Methods
This
double‐blind,
placebo‐controlled,
randomised
multicentre,
phase
2
trial
118
(1:1)
to
either
0.2
mg
or
placebo,
orally,
twice
daily
for
72
weeks.
The
key
inclusion
criteria
included
fat
content
≥10%
by
magnetic
resonance
imaging‐estimated
proton
density
fraction
(MRI‐PDFF);
stiffness
≥2.5
kPa,
elastography
(MRE);
elevated
ALT
levels.
primary
endpoint
was
percentage
change
MRI‐PDFF
from
baseline
week
24.
secondary
endpoints
MRE‐based
stiffness,
ALT,
fibrosis
markers
lipid
parameters.
Results
There
no
significant
difference
between
groups
(−5.3%
vs
−4.2%;
treatment
−1.0%,
P
=
0.85).
However,
significantly
decreased
compared
placebo
at
48
(treatment
−5.7%,
0.036),
maintained
−6.2%,
0.024),
reduction
LDL‐C.
Adverse
events
were
comparable
therapy
well
tolerated.
Conclusions
did
not
decrease
but
had
stiffness.
may
be
promising
therapeutic
agent
NAFLD/NASH,
also
candidate
combination
agents
that
reduce
content.
ClinicalTrials.gov,
number:
NCT03350165.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
23(5), P. 1069 - 1083
Published: Jan. 19, 2021
Abstract
Aims
To
conduct
a
systematic
literature
review
to
identify
recent
epidemiological,
biomarker,
genetic
and
clinical
evidence
that
expands
our
understanding
of
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
as
metabolic
disorder.
Materials
Methods
We
performed
search
using
PubMed
trials,
observational
studies
meta‐analyses
published
in
the
past
5
years.
Results
A
total
95
publications
met
prespecified
inclusion
criteria
reported
on
interplay
between
NAFLD/nonalcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
dysfunction,
terms
burden
and/or
epidemiology
(n
=
10),
pathophysiology,
risk
factors
associated
conditions
29),
diagnosis
biomarkers
34),
treatment
approaches
22).
There
is
growing
body
links
NAFLD/NASH
pathogenesis
mechanisms
through
lipid
accumulation,
insulin
resistance,
inflammation,
apoptosis,
fibrogenic
remodelling
within
liver.
The
frequent
co‐occurrence
NAFLD
with
obesity,
syndrome
type
2
diabetes
supports
this
premise.
Therapeutic
originally
envisaged
for
or
obesity
(such
glucagon‐like
peptide‐1
receptor
agonists,
sodium‐glucose
co‐transporter‐2
inhibitors,
sensitizers
bariatric
surgery)
have
shown
promising
signs
benefit
patients
NAFLD/NASH.
Conclusions
Given
complex
there
an
urgent
need
multidisciplinary
collaboration
established
protocols
care
are
individualized
ideally
support
reduction
overall
well
NASH.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 2844 - 2844
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
the
most
prevalent
chronic
that
affects
approximately
one-quarter
of
global
adult
population,
posing
a
significant
threat
to
human
health
with
wide-ranging
social
and
economic
implications.
The
main
characteristic
NAFLD
considered
excessive
fat
accumulated
deposited
in
hepatocytes
without
excess
alcohol
intake
or
some
other
pathological
causes.
progressive
disease,
ranging
from
steatosis
non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH),
cirrhosis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
transplantation,
death.
Therefore,
will
probably
emerge
as
leading
cause
end-stage
coming
decades.
Unlike
highly
diseases,
has
received
little
attention
public
community.
Liver
biopsy
currently
gold
standard
for
diagnosis
staging
because
absence
noninvasive
specific
biomarkers.
Due
complex
pathophysiological
mechanisms
heterogeneity
phenotype,
no
pharmacological
therapies
have
been
approved
at
present,
although
several
drugs
are
advanced
stages
development.
This
review
summarizes
current
evidence
on
pathogenesis,
treatment
NAFLD.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2021
Abstract
The
prevalence
of
cardiomyopathy
is
higher
in
diabetic
patients
than
those
without
diabetes.
Diabetic
(DCM)
defined
as
a
clinical
condition
abnormal
myocardial
structure
and
performance
other
cardiac
risk
factors,
such
coronary
artery
disease,
hypertension,
significant
valvular
disease.
Multiple
molecular
events
contribute
to
the
development
DCM,
which
include
alterations
energy
metabolism
(fatty
acid,
glucose,
ketone
branched
chain
amino
acids)
abnormalities
subcellular
components
heart,
impaired
insulin
signaling,
increased
oxidative
stress,
calcium
mishandling
inflammation.
There
are
no
specific
drugs
treating
DCM
despite
decades
basic
investigations.
This
is,
part,
due
lack
our
understanding
how
heart
failure
initiates
develops,
especially
an
underlying
ischemic
cause.
Some
traditional
anti-diabetic
or
lipid-lowering
agents
aimed
at
shifting
balance
from
utilizing
fat
glucose
have
been
shown
inadequately
targeting
multiple
aspects
conditions.
Peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
α
(PPARα),
transcription
factor,
plays
important
role
mediating
DCM-related
events.
Pharmacological
PPARα
activation
has
demonstrated
be
one
strategies
for
with
diabetes,
metabolic
syndrome,
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
diseases.
aim
this
review
provide
contemporary
view
association
pathophysiological
changes
DCM.
We
discuss
PPARα-related
applications
facts
related
that
may
considered
risky
(such
fenofibrate,
bezafibrate,
clofibrate)
safe
(pemafibrate,
metformin
glucagon-like
peptide
1-receptor
agonists)
having
potential
(sodium–glucose
co-transporter
2
inhibitor)
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(20), P. 4666 - 4666
Published: Oct. 12, 2021
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
a
complication
of
diabetes
and
one
the
leading
causes
vision
loss
worldwide.
Despite
extensive
efforts
to
reduce
visual
impairment,
prevalence
DR
still
increasing.
The
initial
pathophysiology
includes
damage
vascular
endothelial
cells
pericytes.
Ensuing
hypoxic
responses
trigger
expression
growth
factor
(VEGF)
other
pro-angiogenic
factors.
At
present,
most
effective
treatment
for
diabetic
macular
edema
(DME)
control
blood
glucose
levels.
More
advanced
cases
require
laser,
anti-VEGF
therapy,
steroid,
vitrectomy.
Pan-retinal
photocoagulation
non-proliferative
(NPDR)
well
established
has
demonstrated
promising
outcomes
preventing
progressive
stage
DR.
Furthermore,
efficacy
laser
therapies
such
as
grid
subthreshold
diode
micropulse
(SDM)
DME
been
reported.
Vitrectomy
performed
vitreous
hemorrhage
tractional
retinal
detachment
patients
with
PDR.
In
addition,
widely
used
DME,
recently
its
potential
prevent
progression
PDR
remarked.
Even
these
treatments,
many
lose
their
suffer
from
side
effects.
Thus,
we
need
alternative
treatments
address
limitations.
recent
years,
relationship
between
DR,
lipid
metabolism,
inflammation
featured.
Research
in
animal
models
points
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
alpha
(PPARα)
activation
cellular
metabolism
by
oral
fenofibrate
and/or
pemafibrate
target
this
paper,
review
status
existing
therapies,
summarize
PPARα
discuss
potentials
treatments.
Current Atherosclerosis Reports,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
23(5)
Published: March 10, 2021
Abstract
Purpose
of
review
Based
on
the
recent
data
DA
VINCI
study,
it
is
clear
that,
besides
utilization
statins,
there
a
need
to
increase
non-statin
lipid
lowering
approaches
reduce
cardiovascular
burden
in
patients
at
highest
risk.
Recent
findings
For
hypercholesterolemia,
small
synthetic
molecule
bempedoic
acid
has
added
benefit
selective
liver
activation,
whereas
inclisiran,
hepatic
inhibitor
PCSK9
synthesis,
comparable
effects
with
monoclonal
antibodies.
hypertriglyceridemia,
been
achieved
by
use
icosapent
ethyl,
results
pemafibrate,
agonist
PPAR-α,
are
eagerly
awaited.
In
era
RNA-based
therapies,
new
options
offered
dramatically
levels
lipoprotein(a)
(APO(a)L
RX
)
and
triglycerides
(ANGPTL3L
APOCIII-L
Rx
).
Summary
Despite
demonstrated
benefits
large
number
still
remain
significant
risk
because
inadequate
LDL-C
reduction
or
elevated
blood
triglyceride-rich
lipoproteins
lipoprotein(a).
The
area
modulating
agents
ripe
ideas
major
novelties
be
awaited
next
few
years.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Feb. 10, 2022
Low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
plays
an
important
role
in
the
formation,
incidence,
and
development
of
atherosclerosis
(AS).
lipoproteins
can
be
divided
into
two
categories:
large
light
LDL-C
small,
dense
low-density
(sdLDL-C).
In
recent
years,
increasing
number
studies
have
shown
that
sdLDL-C
has
a
strong
ability
to
cause
AS
because
its
unique
characteristics,
such
as
having
small-sized
particles
low
density.
Therefore,
this
become
focus
further
research.
However,
specific
mechanisms
regarding
involvement
not
been
fully
explained.
This
paper
reviews
possible
by
reviewing
relevant
literature
years.
It
was
found
increase
atherogenic
effect
regulating
activity
gene
networks,
monocytes,
enzymes.
article
also
research
progress
on
effects
endothelial
function,
lipid
metabolism,
inflammation;
it
discusses
intervention
effect.
Diet,
exercise,
other
non-drug
interventions
improve
levels.
Further,
drug
statins,
fibrates,
ezetimibe,
niacin