Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(5), P. 662 - 663
Published: July 30, 2024
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Annals of Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101777 - 101777
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
now
recognized
as
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD),
represents
a
significant
and
escalating
global
health
challenge.
Its
prevalence
is
intricately
linked
to
obesity,
insulin
resistance,
other
components
of
the
syndrome.
As
our
comprehension
MASLD
deepens,
it
has
become
evident
that
this
condition
extends
beyond
liver,
embodying
complex,
multi-systemic
with
hepatic
manifestations
mirror
broader
landscape.
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
critical
interplay
between
gut-liver
axis
oxidative
stress,
elucidating
their
pivotal
roles
in
etiology
progression
MASLD.
Our
analysis
reveals
several
key
findings:
(1)
Bile
acid
dysregulation
can
trigger
stress
through
enhanced
ROS
production
hepatocytes
Kupffer
cells,
leading
mitochondrial
dysfunction
lipid
peroxidation;
(2)
Gut
microbiota
dysbiosis
disrupts
intestinal
barrier
function,
allowing
increased
translocation
endotoxins
like
LPS,
which
activate
inflammatory
pathways
TLR4
signaling
promote
via
NADPH
oxidase
activation;
(3)
The
redox-sensitive
transcription
factors
NF-κB
Nrf2
serve
crucial
mediators
axis,
regulating
responses
orchestrating
antioxidant
defenses;
(4)
Oxidative
stress-induced
damage
function
creates
destructive
feedback
loop,
further
exacerbating
inflammation
progression.
These
findings
highlight
complex
interrelationship
pathogenesis,
suggesting
potential
therapeutic
targets
for
management.
ABSTRACT
Background
Regulatory‐accepted
efficacy
endpoints
for
nonalcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH;
recently
updated
to
metabolic‐dysfunction
associated
steatohepatitis,
MASH)
clinical
trials
include
fibrosis
improvement
with
no
worsening
of
NASH
or
resolution
determined
by
liver
biopsy
using
the
Clinical
Research
Network
criteria.
These
involve
scoring
four
histology
parameters,
all
which
are
significant
inter−/intra‐reader
variability.
Since
few
have
shown
positive
results
these
endpoints,
we
evaluated
effects
imprecision
in
histologic
on
trial
from
a
statistical
perspective.
Methods
Estimating
probability
(sensitivity)
accurately
is
based
relationship
between
measures
agreement
and
sensitivity.
We
simulated
kappa
values
range
sensitivities.
Then,
published
trials,
selected
corresponding
sensitivities
parameters.
Finally,
simulations
assuming
“overscore”
“underscore”
probabilities
were
conducted
estimate
dilution
true
effect
size.
Results
Simulations
2‐arm
sample
sizes
400
(mix
stage
2/3
fibrosis)
subjects
showed
~50%
size
both
approvable
due
imprecision.
Such
remains
constant
regardless
Conclusion
Imprecise
disproportionately
impacts
‘superior’
arm
as
error
proportional
response
rate.
This
should
be
considered
when
weighing
benefit
overall
risk–benefit
profile
review
studies.
argues
adoption
non‐invasive
biomarkers
rather
than
endpoints.
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
rapidly
emerging
as
a
global
health
crisis,
affecting
over
30%
of
the
population
and
demanding
urgent
attention.
This
redefined
condition,
previously
known
non-alcoholic
fatty
(NAFLD),
reflects
deeper
understanding
intricate
interplay
between
metabolic
dysfunction
health.
At
heart
MASLD
lies
troubling
accumulation
triglycerides
(TGs)
in
hepatocytes,
which
precipitates
insulin
resistance
oxidative
stress,
ultimately
leading
to
more
severe
forms
like
steatohepatitis
(MASH).
Excitingly,
recent
research
has
spotlighted
farnesoid
X
receptor
(FXR)
groundbreaking
therapeutic
target.
FXR
not
only
regulates
lipid
metabolism
but
also
combats
inflammation
resistance,
making
it
potential
game-changer
fight
against
MASLD.
With
one
FDA-approved
drug,
resmetirom,
currently
available,
exploration
agonists
opens
new
avenues
for
innovative
treatments
that
could
revolutionize
patient
care.
By
harnessing
power
restore
balance
integrating
advanced
strategies
lipidomics
acid
profiling,
we
stand
on
brink
transforming
how
approach
its
associated
complications,
paving
way
healthier
future.
review
delves
into
promising
role
combating
implications
related
disorders,
emphasizing
urgency
detect
manage
this
burgeoning
epidemic.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 1249 - 1249
Published: April 3, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Disrupted
glucose
uptake,
oxidative
stress,
and
increased
de
novo
lipogenesis
are
some
of
the
key
features
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MASLD).
The
modulation
these
pathogenic
mechanisms
using
extracts
from
natural
sustainable
sources
is
a
promising
strategy
to
mitigate
progression.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
effects
Prunus
domestica
L.
subsp.
syriaca
extract
on
processes,
taking
advantage
cell-based
model
steatotic
hepatocytes
(HepG2-OA)
that
recapitulates
pathophysiological
MASLD.
Methods:
HepG2-OA
cell
was
generated
by
treating
cells
for
7
days
with
100
μM
oleic
acid
(OA).
effect
different
concentrations
(0.01,
0.1,
0.5,
1
mg/mL)
P.
assessed
through
MTT
assay
(cell
viability),
flow
cytometry
(glucose
uptake
reactive
oxygen
species,
ROS,
production),
spectrophotometry
(lipid
accumulation),
qRT-PCR
(expression
selected
genes).
Results:
exhibited
no
cytotoxicity
at
any
tested
concentration
after
24
48
h
in
cells.
dose-dependent
fashion
both
6
h.
Additionally,
reduced
lipid
accumulation
downregulated
expression
lipogenic
genes
(DGAT1
FASN).
Furthermore,
cells,
ROS
production
stress-related
(SOD
CAT).
Conclusions:
positively
modulated
molecular
associated
metabolism,
lipogenesis,
supporting
its
potential
as
nutraceutical
candidate
MASLD
management.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 428 - 428
Published: March 13, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
the
sixth
most
common
cancer
and
third
leading
cause
of
deaths
worldwide.
The
etiology
HCC
has
now
dramatically
changed
from
viral
hepatitis
to
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
main
pathogenesis
MASLD-related
hepatic
lipid
accumulation
hepatocytes,
which
causes
chronic
inflammation
subsequent
progression
fibrosis.
Chronic
generates
oxidative
stress
DNA
damage
in
contribute
genomic
instability,
resulting
development
HCC.
Several
molecular
pathways
are
also
linked
MASLD.
In
particular,
MAPK
PI3K-Akt-mTOR
upregulated
MASLD,
promoting
survival
proliferation
cells.
addition,
MASLD
been
reported
enhance
patients
with
infection.
Although
there
no
approved
medication
for
besides
resmetirom
USA,
some
preventive
strategies
onset
Sodium-glucose
cotransporter-2
(SGLT2)
inhibitor,
a
class
medications,
exert
anti-tumor
effects
on
by
regulating
reprogramming.
Moreover,
CD34-positive
cell
transplantation
improves
fibrosis
intrahepatic
angiogenesis
supplying
various
growth
factors.
Furthermore,
exercise
through
an
increase
energy
consumption
as
well
changes
chemokines
myokines.
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
progress
made
pathogenic
mechanisms
MASLD-associated
introduced
new
therapeutic
preventing
based