Immunity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(6), P. 1168 - 1186
Published: June 1, 2023
Recent
studies
have
demonstrated
that
tissue
homeostasis
and
metabolic
function
are
dependent
on
distinct
tissue-resident
immune
cells
form
functional
cell
circuits
with
structural
cells.
Within
these
circuits,
integrate
cues
from
dietary
contents
commensal
microbes
in
addition
to
endocrine
neuronal
signals
present
the
microenvironment
regulate
metabolism.
These
can
become
dysregulated
during
inflammation
overnutrition,
contributing
diseases.
Here,
we
review
evidence
describing
key
cellular
networks
within
between
liver,
gastrointestinal
tract,
adipose
control
systemic
metabolism
how
certain
We
also
identify
open
questions
field
potential
enhance
our
understanding
of
health
disease.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
75(2), P. 473 - 488
Published: Dec. 19, 2021
Abstract
Steady
progress
over
four
decades
toward
understanding
the
pathogenesis
and
clinical
consequences
of
hepatic
fibrosis
has
led
to
expectation
effective
antifibrotic
drugs,
yet
none
been
approved.
Thus,
an
assessment
field
is
timely,
clarify
priorities
accelerate
progress.
Here,
we
highlight
successes
date
but,
more
importantly,
identify
gaps
unmet
needs,
both
experimentally
clinically.
These
include
need
better
define
cell–cell
interactions
etiology‐specific
elements
fibrogenesis
their
link
disease‐specific
drivers
portal
hypertension.
Success
in
treating
viral
hepatitis
revealed
remarkable
capacity
liver
degrade
scar
reversing
fibrosis,
know
little
mechanisms
underlying
this
response.
there
exigent
cellular
molecular
regression
order
for
therapeutics
mimic
liver’s
endogenous
capacity.
Better
refined
predictive
vitro
animal
models
will
hasten
drug
development.
From
a
perspective,
current
diagnostics
are
improving
but
not
always
biologically
plausible
or
sufficiently
accurate
supplant
biopsy.
More
urgently,
digital
pathology
methods
that
leverage
machine
learning
artificial
intelligence
must
be
validated
capture
prognostic
information
from
biopsies
quantify
response
therapies.
For
treatment
NASH,
orthogonal
approaches
integrate
genetic,
clinical,
pathological
data
sets
may
yield
treatments
specific
subphenotypes
disease.
Collectively,
these
other
advances
strengthen
streamline
trials
histologic
responses
outcomes.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(716)
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
Metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
is
a
severe
form
of
liver
disease
that
poses
global
health
threat
because
its
potential
to
progress
advanced
fibrosis,
leading
cirrhosis
and
cancer.
Recent
advances
in
single-cell
methodologies,
refined
models,
genetic
epigenetic
insights
have
provided
nuanced
understanding
MASH
fibrogenesis,
with
substantial
cellular
heterogeneity
livers
providing
potentially
targetable
cell-cell
interactions
behavior.
Unlike
mechanisms
underlying
fibrosis
regression
are
still
inadequately
understood,
although
antifibrotic
targets
been
recently
identified.
A
treatment
framework
could
lead
noninvasive
assessment
targeted
therapies
preserve
hepatocellular
function
restore
the
liver’s
architectural
integrity.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Liver
cancer
is
the
third
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
and
ranks
as
sixth
most
prevalent
type
globally.
NAFLD
or
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease,
its
more
severe
manifestation,
NASH
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
pose
a
significant
global
health
concern,
affecting
approximately
20%-25%
population.
The
increased
prevalence
disease
MASH
parallel
to
increasing
rates
obesity-associated
diseases,
including
2
diabetes,
insulin
resistance,
fatty
diseases.
can
progress
MASH-related
HCC
(MASH-HCC)
in
about
2%
cases
each
year,
influenced
by
various
factors
such
genetic
mutations,
carcinogen
exposure,
immune
microenvironment,
microbiome.
MASH-HCC
exhibits
distinct
molecular
characteristics
compared
other
causes
affects
both
men
women
equally.
management
early
intermediate-stage
typically
involves
surgery
locoregional
therapies,
while
advanced
treated
with
systemic
anti-angiogenic
therapies
checkpoint
inhibitors.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
consolidate
previous
research
findings
also
providing
current
insights
into
intricate
processes
underlying
development.
We
delve
MASH-HCC-associated
variations
somatic
progression
models,
multiomics
analysis,
immunological
microenvironmental
impacts,
discuss
targeted/combined
overcome
evasion
biomarkers
recognize
treatment
responders.
By
furthering
our
comprehension
mechanisms
MASH-HCC,
goal
catalyze
advancement
potent
strategies,
ultimately
enhanced
patient
outcomes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(16)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
During
liver
fibrogenesis,
the
reciprocal
crosstalk
among
capillarized
sinusoidal
endothelial
cells
(LSECs),
activated
hepatic
stellate
(HSCs),
and
dysfunctional
hepatocytes
constructs
a
self-amplifying
vicious
cycle,
greatly
exacerbating
disease
condition
weakening
therapeutic
effect.
Limited
by
malignant
cellular
interactions,
previous
single-cell
centric
treatment
approaches
show
unsatisfactory
efficacy
fail
to
meet
clinical
demand.
Herein,
cycle-breaking
strategy
is
proposed
target
repair
pathological
separately
terminate
progression
of
fibrosis.
Chondroitin
sulfate-modified
vismodegib-loaded
nanoparticles
(CS-NPs/VDG)
are
designed
efficiently
normalize
fenestrae
phenotype
LSECs
restore
HSCs
quiescent
state
inhibiting
Hedgehog
signaling
pathway.
In
addition,
glycyrrhetinic
acid-modified
silybin-loaded
(GA-NPs/SIB)
prepared
function
relieving
oxidative
stress.
The
results
successful
interruption
cycle
as
well
distinct
fibrosis
resolution
in
two
animal
models
through
multiregulation
cells.
This
work
not
only
highlights
significance
modulating
but
also
provides
promising
avenue
for
developing
antifibrotic
regimens.
Journal of Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
78(2), P. 401 - 414
Published: Sept. 15, 2022
Adult
hepatocyte
identity
is
constructed
throughout
embryonic
development
and
fine-tuned
after
birth.
A
multinodular
network
of
transcription
factors,
along
with
pre-mRNA
splicing
regulators,
define
the
transcriptome,
which
encodes
proteins
needed
to
perform
complex
metabolic
secretory
functions
mature
liver.
Transient
hepatocellular
dedifferentiation
can
occur
as
part
regenerative
mechanisms
triggered
in
response
acute
liver
injury.
However,
persistent
downregulation
key
genes
now
accepted
a
strong
determinant
organ
dysfunction
chronic
disease,
major
global
health
burden.
Therefore,
identification
core
factors
regulators
that
preserve
phenotype,
thorough
understanding
how
these
networks
become
disrupted
diseased
hepatocytes,
high
clinical
relevance.
In
this
context,
we
review
players
differentiation
discuss
detail
critical
such
HNF4α,
whose
impairment
mediates
breakdown
function.
Moreover,
present
compelling
experimental
evidence
demonstrating
restoration
factor
expression
chronically
injured
reset
identity,
improve
function
ameliorate
structural
abnormalities.
The
possibility
correcting
phenotype
severely
damaged
malfunctional
livers
may
reveal
new
therapeutic
opportunities
for
individuals
cirrhosis
advanced
disease.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(682)
Published: Feb. 8, 2023
Current
therapeutic
strategies
for
treating
nonalcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
have
failed
to
alleviate
liver
fibrosis,
which
is
a
devastating
feature
leading
hepatic
dysfunction.
Here,
we
integrated
single-nucleus
transcriptomics
and
epigenomics
characterize
all
major
cell
types
during
NASH
development
in
mice
humans.
The
bifurcation
of
hepatocyte
trajectory
with
progression
was
conserved
between
At
the
fatty
(NAFL)
stage,
hepatocytes
exhibited
metabolic
adaptation,
whereas
at
subset
enriched
signatures
adhesion
migration,
were
mainly
demarcated
by
receptor
tyrosine
kinase
ephrin
type
B
2
(EphB2).
EphB2,
acting
as
downstream
effector
Notch
signaling
hepatocytes,
sufficient
induce
cell-autonomous
inflammation.
Knockdown
Ephb2
ameliorated
inflammation
fibrosis
mouse
model
NASH.
Thus,
EphB2-expressing
contribute
may
serve
potential
target.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(3)
Published: March 29, 2023
Abstract
N-glycosylation
is
one
of
the
most
common
types
protein
modifications
and
it
plays
a
vital
role
in
normal
physiological
processes.
However,
aberrant
N-glycan
are
closely
associated
with
pathogenesis
diverse
diseases,
including
processes
such
as
malignant
transformation
tumor
progression.
It
known
that
conformation
glycoproteins
altered
during
different
stages
hepatocarcinogenesis.
Characterizing
heterogeneity
biological
functions
glycans
liver
cancer
patients
will
facilitate
deeper
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
injury
In
this
article,
we
review
hepatocarcinogenesis,
focusing
on
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition,
extracellular
matrix
changes,
microenvironment
formation.
We
highlight
its
potential
applications
treatment
or
diagnosis
cancer.
JHEP Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(9), P. 100811 - 100811
Published: June 9, 2023
Obesity-related
complications
such
as
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
and
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
are
well-established
risk
factors
for
the
development
of
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
This
review
provides
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
that
underlie
role
steatosis,
hyperinsulinemia
hepatic
inflammation
in
HCC
progression.
We
focus
on
recent
findings
linking
intracellular
pathways
transcription
can
trigger
reprogramming
cells.
In
addition,
we
highlight
enzymes
dysregulated
metabolic
activity
consequent
dysfunctional
signalling.
Finally,
discuss
potential
uses
challenges
novel
therapeutic
strategies
to
prevent
treat
NAFLD/T2D-associated
HCC.