Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 25, 2025
Developing
drugs
for
the
treatment
of
Metabolic
Associated
Steatohepatitis
(MASH)
has
always
been
a
significant
challenge.
Researchers
have
dedicated
to
exploring
and
therapeutic
strategies
alleviate
disease
progression,
but
treatments
remain
limited.
This
is
partly
due
complexity
pathophysiological
processes,
inadequate
knowledge
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
in
MASH.
Especially,
liver
non-parenchymal
cells
(NPCs)
like
Kupffer
cells,
hepatic
stellate
sinusoidal
endothelial
which
play
critical
roles
live
function,
immune
responses,
fibrosis
progression.
Deciphering
how
these
function
MASH,
would
help
understand
processes
find
potential
drug
targets.
In
recent
years,
new
technologies
developed
single-cell
transcriptomic
sequencing,
making
cell-specific
transcriptome
profiling
reality
healthy
diseased
livers.
this
review,
we
discussed
use
sequencing
provided
us
with
an
in-depth
understanding
heterogeneous,
interactions
among
tried
highlight
discoveries
MASH
by
technology.
It
hoped
that
summarized
features
markers
various
subclusters
review
could
provide
technical
reference
further
experiments
theoretical
basis
clinical
applications.
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.
Pharmacological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76(3), P. 454 - 499
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD)
displays
a
dynamic
and
complex
phenotype.
Consequently,
the
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD)/metabolic
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
therapeutic
pipeline
is
expanding
rapidly
in
multiple
directions.
In
parallel,
non-invasive
tools
for
diagnosing
monitoring
responses
to
interventions
are
being
studied,
clinically
feasible
findings
explored
as
primary
outcomes
interventional
trials.
The
realization
that
distinct
subgroups
exist
under
umbrella
of
SLD
should
guide
more
precise
personalized
treatment
recommendations
facilitate
advancements
pharmacotherapeutics.
This
review
summarizes
recent
updates
pathophysiology-based
nomenclature
outlines
both
effective
pharmacotherapeutics
those
MASLD/MASH,
detailing
their
mode
action
current
status
phase
2
3
clinical
Of
extensive
arsenal
MASLD/MASH
pipeline,
several
have
been
rejected,
whereas
other,
mainly
monotherapy
options,
shown
only
marginal
benefits
now
tested
part
combination
therapies,
yet
others
still
development
monotherapies.
Although
successful
drug
candidate
(or
combinations)
remains
elusive,
such
approaches
will
ideally
target
MASH
fibrosis
while
improving
cardiometabolic
risk
factors.
Due
urgent
need
novel
strategies
potential
availability
safety
tolerability
data,
repurposing
existing
approved
drugs
an
appealing
option.
Finally,
it
essential
highlight
and,
by
extension,
MASLD
be
recognized
approached
systemic
affecting
organs,
with
vigorous
implementation
interdisciplinary
coordinated
plans.
Significance
Statement
SLD,
including,
among
others,
MASH,
considered
most
prevalent
chronic
condition
than
one-fourth
global
population.
aims
provide
information
regarding
pathophysiology,
diagnosis,
management
line
guidelines
Collectively,
hoped
provided
furthers
understanding
state
direct
implications
stimulates
additional
research
initiatives.
Journal of Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81(2), P. 345 - 359
Published: March 28, 2024
The
rising
prevalence
of
liver
diseases
related
to
obesity
and
excessive
use
alcohol
is
fuelling
an
increasing
demand
for
accurate
biomarkers
aimed
at
community
screening,
diagnosis
steatohepatitis
significant
fibrosis,
monitoring,
prognostication
prediction
treatment
efficacy.
Breakthroughs
in
omics
methodologies
the
power
bioinformatics
have
created
excellent
opportunity
apply
technological
advances
clinical
needs,
instance
development
precision
personalised
medicine.
Via
technologies,
biological
processes
from
genes
circulating
protein,
as
well
microbiome
-
including
bacteria,
viruses
fungi,
can
be
investigated
on
axis.
However,
there
are
important
barriers
omics-based
biomarker
discovery
validation,
semi-quantitative
measurements
untargeted
platforms,
which
may
exhibit
high
analytical,
inter-
intra-individual
variance.
Standardising
methods
need
validate
them
across
diverse
populations
presents
a
challenge,
partly
due
disease
complexity
dynamic
nature
expression
different
stages.
Lack
validity
causes
lost
opportunities
when
studies
fail
provide
knowledge
needed
regulatory
approvals,
all
contributes
delayed
translation
these
discoveries
into
practice.
While
no
matured
implementation,
extent
data
generated
has
enabled
hypothesis-free
plethora
candidate
that
warrant
further
validation.
To
explore
many
hepatologists
detailed
commonalities
differences
between
various
layers,
both
advantages
approaches.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 29, 2024
Accurate
non-invasive
biomarkers
to
diagnose
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)-related
fibrosis
are
urgently
needed.
This
study
applies
a
translational
approach
develop
blood-based
biomarker
panel
for
detection
in
MASLD.
A
molecular
gene
expression
signature
identified
from
diet-induced
MASLD
mouse
model
(LDLr-/-.Leiden)
is
translated
into
human
based
on
biopsy
transcriptomic
profiles
and
protein
levels
patient
serum
samples.
The
resulting
consists
of
IGFBP7,
SSc5D
Sema4D.
LightGBM
modeling
using
this
demonstrates
high
accuracy
predicting
stage
(F0/F1:
AUC
=
0.82;
F2:
0.89;
F3/F4:
0.87),
which
replicated
an
independent
validation
cohort.
overall
the
outperforms
predictions
by
existing
markers
Fib-4,
APRI
FibroScan.
In
conclusion,
here
we
show
mechanism-related
with
three
able
identify
patients
mild
or
advanced
hepatic
accuracy.
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
the
leading
chronic
worldwide,
with
alarming
prevalence
reaching
epidemic
proportions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1589 - 1589
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
now
referred
to
as
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD),
is
the
most
prevalent
disorder
globally,
linked
obesity,
type
2
diabetes,
and
cardiovascular
risk.
Understanding
its
potential
progression
from
simple
steatosis
cirrhosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
crucial
for
patient
management
treatment
strategies.
The
disease's
complexity
requires
innovative
approaches
early
detection
personalized
care.
Omics
technologies-such
genomics,
transcriptomics,
proteomics,
metabolomics,
exposomics-are
revolutionizing
study
of
MASLD.
These
high-throughput
techniques
allow
a
deeper
exploration
molecular
mechanisms
driving
progression.
Genomics
can
identify
genetic
predispositions,
whilst
transcriptomics
proteomics
reveal
changes
in
gene
expression
protein
profiles
during
evolution.
Metabolomics
offers
insights
into
alterations
associated
with
MASLD,
while
exposomics
links
environmental
exposures
MASLD
pathology.
By
integrating
data
various
omics
platforms,
researchers
map
out
intricate
biochemical
pathways
involved
This
review
discusses
roles
technologies
enhancing
understanding
highlights
diagnostic
therapeutic
targets
within
spectrum,
emphasizing
need
non-invasive
tools
staging
development.
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Integrating
biomarkers
into
a
comprehensive
strategy
is
crucial
for
precise
patient
management,
especially
considering
the
significant
healthcare
costs
associated
with
diseases.
Current
studies
emphasize
urgent
need
paradigm
shift
in
conceptualizing
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
now
renamed
metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
(MASLD).
Biomarkers
are
emerging
as
indispensable
tools
accurate
diagnosis,
risk
stratification,
and
monitoring
progression.
This
review
classifies
conventional
novel
categories,
such
lipids,
insulin
resistance,
hepatic
function,
cutting-edge
imaging/omics,
evaluates
their
potential
to
transform
approach
MASLD
among
individuals
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2D).
It
focuses
on
critical
role
of
early
detection,
enhancing
predictive
accuracy,
discerning
responses
interventions
(pharmacological
or
lifestyle
modifications).
Amid
this
discussion,
complexities
relationship
between
T2D
explored,
factors
like
age,
gender,
genetics,
ethnicity,
socioeconomic
background.
enhance
effectiveness
support
global
initiatives
reduce
burden
MASLD,
thereby
improving
public
health
outcomes.
recognizes
promising
diagnostic
precision
while
candidly
addressing
challenges
implementing
these
advancements
clinical
practice.
The
transformative
emerges
central
theme,
reshape
our
understanding
trajectories,
prognosis,
customization
personalized
therapeutic
strategies
improved
From
future
perspective,
identifying
early-stage
biomarkers,
environmental
impact
through
exposomes,
applying
multiomics
may
reveal
additional
insight
development.