Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 10313 - 10332
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Background:
Targeting
ferroptosis
is
an
effective
approach
to
mitigate
hepatic
fibrosis,
yet
no
reports
exist
on
the
signature
in
liver
fibrosis.
This
study
aimed
explore
characteristics
this
disease.
Methods:
RNAseq
data
from
GSE6764,
GSE188604
and
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
Liver
Hepatocellular
Carcinoma
(TCGA-LIHC)
were
downloaded.
Multiple
machine
learning
methods,
including
Weighted
Gene
Co-expression
Network
Analysis
(WGCNA),
Random
Forest
(RF)
Support
Vector
Machine
(SVM),
used
identify
core
genes
fibrosis
ferroptosis.
WGCNA
can
pinpoint
modules
linked
clinical
traits,
aiding
discovering
diagnostic
progression
molecules
complex
diseases.
RF
SVM
are
often
utilized
for
validation
boost
result
accuracy.
Carbon
tetrachloride
(CCl4)
was
establish
a
mouse
model
validate
gene
expression,
which
also
assessed
test
GEO
datasets.
Finally,
role
of
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
investigated
using
ROC
analysis.
Results:
methods
screened
nine
genes,
IL1B,
GSTZ1,
LIFR,
SLC25A37,
PTGS2,
MT1G,
HSPB1,
ESR1,
PHGDH.
In
vivo
experimental
validation,
RT-PCR
showed
ESR1
GSTZ1
significantly
under-expressed
group
compared
normal
group.
Simultaneously,
GSE6764
GSE188604,
identified
as
protective
More
in-depth
research
found
that
exhibited
good
performance
both
HCC,
suggesting
persistent
decrease
patients
might
signal
HCC.
Conclusion:
The
present
first
report
identifies
two
novel
biomarkers,
providing
new
insights
diagnosis
treatment
future.
Keywords:
ferroptosis,
biomarker
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Adropin
is
a
secreted
peptide
encoded
by
the
energy
homeostasis-associated
gene
(ENHO),
located
chromosome
9p13.3,
with
conserved
amino
acid
sequence
across
humans
and
mice.
Its
expression
regulated
various
factors,
including
fat,
LXRα,
ERα,
ROR,
STAT3.
plays
critical
role
in
glucose
lipid
metabolism,
as
well
insulin
resistance,
modulating
multiple
signaling
pathways
that
contribute
to
reduction
of
obesity
improvement
blood
homeostasis.
Additionally,
it
influences
immune
cells
inflammation,
exerting
anti-inflammatory
effects
diseases.
While
extensive
research
has
summarized
regulation
cellular
metabolism
adropin,
limited
studies
have
explored
its
inflammation.
To
enhance
understanding
adropin’s
immune-modulating
mechanisms,
this
review
synthesizes
recent
findings
on
conditions
such
atherosclerosis,
diabetes,
fatty
liver,
non-alcoholic
hepatitis,
Furthermore,
discusses
current
limitations
outlines
potential
future
directions
for
adropin-related
investigations.
It
hoped
ongoing
into
adropin
will
significantly
advancement
medical
treatments
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 4, 2024
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
a
prevalent
and
significant
global
public
health
issue.
Nonalcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
represents
an
advanced
stage
of
NAFLD
in
terms
pathology.
However,
the
intricate
mechanisms
underlying
progression
from
to
NASH
remain
elusive.
Ferroptosis,
characterized
by
iron-dependent
cell
death
distinguished
other
forms
based
on
morphological,
biochemical,
genetic
criteria,
has
emerged
as
potential
participant
with
pivotal
role
driving
progression.
Nevertheless,
its
precise
mechanism
remains
poorly
elucidated.
In
this
review
article,
we
comprehensively
summarize
pathogenesis
NAFLD/NASH
ferroptosis
while
highlighting
recent
advances
understanding
mechanistic
involvement
NAFLD/NASH.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
000(000), P. 000 - 000
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Solute
carrier
(SLC)
family
transporters
are
crucial
transmembrane
proteins
responsible
for
transporting
various
molecules,
including
amino
acids,
electrolytes,
fatty
and
nucleotides.
To
date,
more
than
fifty
SLC
transporter
subfamilies
have
been
identified,
many
of
which
linked
to
the
progression
hepatic
steatosis
fibrosis.
These
conditions
often
caused
by
factors
such
as
non-alcoholic
liver
disease
steatohepatitis,
major
contributors
global
burden.
The
activity
members
regulates
transport
substrates
across
biological
membranes,
playing
key
roles
in
lipid
synthesis
metabolism,
mitochondrial
function,
ferroptosis.
processes,
turn,
influence
function
hepatocytes,
stellate
cells,
macrophages,
thereby
contributing
development
Additionally,
some
involved
drug
transport,
acting
critical
regulators
drug-induced
steatosis.
Beyond
substrate
certain
also
exhibit
additional
functions.
Given
pivotal
role
fibrosis,
this
review
aimed
summarize
molecular
mechanisms
through
these
conditions.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 28, 2025
Hypertrophic
Scar
(HS)
is
a
common
fibrotic
disease
of
the
skin,
usually
caused
by
injury
to
deep
dermis
due
trauma,
burns,
or
surgical
injury.
The
main
feature
HS
thickening
and
hardening
often
accompanied
itching
pain,
which
seriously
affects
patient's
quality
life.
Macrophages
are
involved
in
all
stages
genesis
through
phenotypic
changes.
M1-type
macrophages
primarily
function
early
inflammatory
phase
secreting
pro-inflammatory
factors,
while
M2-type
actively
contribute
tissue
repair
fibrosis.
Despite
advances
understanding
pathogenesis,
precise
mechanisms
linking
macrophage
changes
fibrosis
remain
incompletely
elucidated.
This
review
addresses
these
gaps
discussing
pathological
formation,
at
different
pathways
influence
progression.
Furthermore,
emerging
technologies
for
treatment
novel
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
highlighted,
offering
potential
avenues
improved
prevention
HS.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 11, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD;
formerly
known
as
non-alcoholic
fatty
disease,
NAFLD)
has
become
one
of
the
most
prevalent
chronic
diseases
worldwide,
with
its
incidence
continuously
rising
alongside
epidemic
metabolic
disorders.
AMP-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK),
a
key
regulator
cellular
energy
metabolism,
influences
multiple
pathological
processes
associated
MASLD.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
regulatory
roles
AMPK
in
lipid
inflammatory
response,
cell
apoptosis,
and
fibrosis.
Additionally,
it
discusses
latest
developments
activators
from
preclinical
to
clinical
studies,
while
analyzing
major
challenges
currently
faced
potential
strategies
for
resolution.
A
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
will
contribute
development
more
effective
therapeutic
approaches