EBioMedicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
94, P. 104714 - 104714
Published: July 16, 2023
Disturbed
hepatic
energy
metabolism
contributes
to
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
(NAFLD),
but
the
development
of
changes
over
time
and
obesity-
or
diabetes-related
mechanisms
remained
unclear.Two-day
old
male
C57BL/6j
mice
received
streptozotocin
(STZ)
placebo
(PLC)
then
high-fat
(HFD)
regular
chow
diet
(RCD)
from
week
4
(W4)
either
W8
W16,
yielding
control
[CTRL
=
PLC
+
RCD],
diabetes
[DIAB
STZ
obesity
[OBES
HFD]
steatohepatitis
[NASH
models.
Mitochondrial
respiration
was
measured
by
high-resolution
respirometry
insulin-sensitive
glucose
hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic
clamps
with
stable
isotope
dilution.NASH
showed
higher
steatosis
NAFLD
activity
already
at
fibrosis
W16
(all
p
<
0.01
vs
CTRL).
Ballooning
increased
in
DIAB
NASH
(p
At
insulin
sensitivity
47%,
58%
75%
lower
DIAB,
OBES
0.001
Hepatic
uncoupled
acid
oxidation
(FAO)-associated
reduced
W8,
doubled
CTRL)
correlated
biomarkers
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR),
oxidative
stress
expression
certain
enzymes
(acetyl-CoA
carboxylase
2,
Acc2;
carnitine
palmitoyltransferase
I,
Cpt1a).
Tricarboxylic
cycle
(TCA)-driven
0.0001
CTRL),
which
positively
genes
related
lipolysis.Hepatic
mitochondria
adapt
various
metabolic
challenges
increasing
FAO-driven
respiration,
is
linked
dysfunctional
UPR,
systemic
stress,
resistance
altered
lipid
metabolism.
In
a
model,
TCA-linked
reflected
mitochondrial
adaptation
greater
turnover.Funding
bodies
that
contributed
this
study
were
listed
acknowledgements
section.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(8), P. 4156 - 4156
Published: April 16, 2021
Many
studies
have
reported
that
metabolic
dysfunction
is
closely
involved
in
the
complex
mechanism
underlying
development
of
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
which
has
prompted
a
movement
to
consider
renaming
NAFLD
as
dysfunction-associated
(MAFLD).
Metabolic
this
context
encompasses
obesity,
type
2
diabetes
mellitus,
hypertension,
dyslipidemia,
and
syndrome,
with
insulin
resistance
common
pathophysiology.
Imbalance
between
energy
intake
expenditure
results
various
tissues
alteration
gut
microbiota,
resulting
fat
accumulation
liver.
The
role
genetics
also
been
revealed
hepatic
fibrosis.
In
process
liver,
intracellular
damage
well
further
potentiates
inflammation,
fibrosis,
carcinogenesis.
Increased
lipogenic
substrate
supply
from
other
tissues,
zonation
Irs1,
factors,
including
ER
stress,
play
crucial
roles
increased
de
novo
lipogenesis
MAFLD
resistance.
Herein,
we
provide
an
overview
factors
contributing
systemic
local
progression
MAFLD.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 824 - 824
Published: June 13, 2022
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
recently
renamed
metabolic-associated
(MAFLD),
is
one
of
the
most
common
causes
diseases
worldwide.
NAFLD
growing
in
parallel
with
obesity
epidemic.
No
pharmacological
treatment
available
to
treat
NAFLD,
specifically.
The
reason
might
be
that
a
multi-factorial
an
incomplete
understanding
mechanisms
involved,
absence
accurate
and
inexpensive
imaging
tools,
lack
adequate
non-invasive
biomarkers.
consists
accumulation
excess
lipids
liver,
causing
lipotoxicity
progress
steatohepatitis
(NASH),
fibrosis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
for
pathogenesis
current
interventions
management
disease,
role
sirtuins
as
potential
targets
are
discussed
here.
In
addition,
diagnostic
non-coding
RNAs
emerging
biomarkers
summarized.
availability
biomarkers,
diagnosis
tools
crucial
detection
early
signs
progression
NAFLD.
This
will
expedite
clinical
trials
validation
therapeutic
treatments.
Clinical Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
136(18), P. 1347 - 1366
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
Abstract
The
metabolic-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
is
a
condition
of
fat
accumulation
in
the
combination
with
metabolic
dysfunction
form
overweight
or
obesity
and
insulin
resistance.
It
also
associated
an
increased
cardiovascular
risk,
including
hypertension
atherosclerosis.
Hepatic
lipid
metabolism
regulated
by
uptake
export
acids,
de
novo
lipogenesis,
utilization
β-oxidation.
When
balance
between
these
pathways
altered,
hepatic
commences,
long-term
activation
inflammatory
fibrotic
can
progress
to
worsen
disease.
This
review
discusses
details
molecular
mechanisms
regulating
lipids
emerging
therapies
targeting
as
potential
future
treatments
for
MAFLD.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(1), P. 77 - 98
Published: Oct. 13, 2022
The
initial
presentation
of
non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
is
hepatic
steatosis.
dysfunction
lipid
metabolism
within
hepatocytes
caused
by
genetic
factors,
diet,
and
insulin
resistance
causes
accumulation.
Lipotoxicity,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress
would
further
contribute
to
hepatocyte
injury
death,
leading
inflammation
immune
in
the
liver.
During
healing
process,
accumulation
an
excessive
amount
fibrosis
might
occur
while
healing.
development
NASH
liver
fibrosis,
gut-liver
axis,
adipose-liver
renin-angiotensin
system
(RAS)
may
be
dysregulated
impaired.
Translocation
bacteria
or
its
end-products
entering
could
activate
hepatocytes,
Kupffer
cells,
stellate
exacerbating
steatosis,
inflammation,
fibrosis.
Bile
acids
regulate
glucose
through
Farnesoid
X
receptors
intestine.
Increased
adipose
tissue-derived
non-esterified
fatty
aggravate
leptin
also
plays
a
role
fibrogenesis,
decreased
adiponectin
resistance.
Moreover,
dysregulation
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
liver,
adipose,
muscle
tissues
impair
metabolism.
In
addition,
RAS
acid
metabolism,
treatment
includes
lifestyle
modification,
pharmacological
therapy,
non-pharmacological
therapy.
Currently,
weight
reduction
modification
surgery
most
effective
However,
vitamin
E,
pioglitazone,
obeticholic
have
been
suggested.
this
review,
we
will
introduce
some
new
clinical
trials
experimental
therapies
for
related
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 12, 2022
Background:
The
protective
effect
of
quercetin
on
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
has
been
reported,
but
its
mechanism
remains
poorly
understood.
Recently,
was
reported
to
be
capable
inhibiting
ferroptosis,
which
is
a
recognized
type
regulated
cell
death.
Moreover,
hepatic
ferroptosis
plays
an
important
role
in
the
progression
NAFLD,
experimental
evidence
limited.
Hence,
our
study
aimed
investigate
high-fat
diet
(HFD)-induced
NAFLD
and
further
elucidate
underlying
molecular
mechanism.
Methods:
C57BL/6J
mice
were
fed
either
normal
(ND),
HFD,
or
HFD
supplemented
with
for
12
weeks.
Hepatic
lipid
peroxidation,
steatosis,
iron
overload
examined.
In
vitro,
steatotic
L-02
cells
used
potential
Results:
We
found
that
caused
accumulation
liver,
rescued
by
supplementation.
Consistent
vivo
results,
alleviated
droplet
reduced
levels
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
cells.
Using
mitochondrial
ROS
(MtROS)
scavenger
(Mito-TEMPO)
specific
inhibitor
(Fer-1),
we
remarkably
peroxidation
reducing
MtROS-mediated
Conclusion:
Our
data
showed
consumption
induced
triggered
ultimately
leading
lipotoxicity,
can
quercetin.
Findings
from
this
provide
new
insight
into
prevention
treatment
NAFLD.
Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1311 - 1324
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
the
manifestation
of
metabolic
syndrome.
NAFLD
constitutes
a
spectrum
pathologies
ranging
from
simple
hepatic
steatosis
(nonalcoholic
liver)
to
more
progressive
form
steatohepatitis
and
fibrosis,
which
can
culminate
in
cirrhosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Macrophages
play
multiple
roles
context
pathogenesis
by
regulating
inflammatory
responses
homeostasis
thereby
may
represent
an
attractive
therapeutic
target.
Advances
high-resolution
methods
have
highlighted
extraordinary
heterogeneity
plasticity
macrophage
populations
activation
states
thereof.
Harmful/disease-promoting
as
well
beneficial/restorative
phenotypes
co-exist
are
dynamically
regulated,
thus
this
complexity
must
be
taken
into
consideration
strategies
concerning
targeting.
Macrophage
includes
their
distinct
ontogeny
(embryonic
Kupffer
cells
vs
bone
marrow-/monocyte-derived
macrophages)
functional
phenotype,
for
example,
phagocytes,
lipid-
scar-associated
macrophages,
or
restorative
macrophages.
Here,
we
discuss
multifaceted
role
macrophages
steatosis,
steatohepatitis,
transition
fibrosis
carcinoma,
focusing
on
both
beneficial
maladaptive
functions
at
different
stages.
We
also
highlight
systemic
aspect
dysregulation
illustrate
contribution
reciprocal
crosstalk
between
organs
compartments
(eg,
gut-liver
axis,
adipose
tissue,
cardiohepatic
interactions).
Furthermore,
current
state
development
pharmacologic
treatment
options
targeting
biology.