Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(11-12), P. 1664 - 1665
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
In
this
study,
we
investigated
whether
the
number
of
cardiometabolic
criteria
was
associated
with
cardiovascular
event
risk
and
liver-related
[1].
We
found
that
while
events
increased
criteria,
no
association
observed
between
risk.
Since
diagnosis
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
requires
presence
at
least
one
criterion,
our
findings
indicate
need
for
further
examination
MASLD
diagnostic
criteria.
As
noted
by
Shen
et
al.,
a
limitation
Japan
Medical
Data
Center
(JMDC)
database
is
lack
imaging
data
[2].
relied
on
International
Classification
Diseases
(ICD)-10
codes
non-invasive
steatosis
markers.
Although
magnetic
resonance
elastography
proton
density
fat
fraction
provide
accurate
assessments
fibrosis
hepatic
content,
their
application
in
large
populations
presents
significant
challenges
[3,
4].
While
often
diagnosed
via
ultrasound
populations,
has
low
sensitivity
detecting
mild
[5,
6].
Furthermore,
phenomenon
'burned-out',
where
decreases
as
progresses,
well
documented
[7].
Consequently,
ultrasound-based
may
introduce
additional
biases.
Nonetheless,
use
ICD-10
markers
diagnosing
cohorts
remains
meaningful.
acknowledge
JMDC
cohort
predominantly
consists
relatively
young
males,
which
introduces
bias.
result,
incidence
rates
are
likely
lower
compared
to
higher-risk
such
elderly.
Therefore,
it
essential
evaluate
relevance
high-risk
raise
important
questions
regarding
current
Regarding
follow-up
period,
there
be
some
misunderstanding.
analysis,
examined
average
from
first
year
observation
through
tenth
year,
an
period
5.2
years.
Thus,
results
reflect
long-term
changes
clinical
status
were
not
strongly
impact
antidiabetic
drugs
glycaemic
control
beyond
scope
investigation
[8],
plan
explore
aspect
future
research.
The
authors'
declarations
personal
financial
interests
unchanged
those
original
article
[Ref.
1].
Nobuharu
Tamaki:
conceptualization,
writing
–
draft,
review
editing,
funding
acquisition.
Takefumi
Kimura:
editing.
Shun-Ichi
Wakabayashi:
Takeji
Umemura:
acquisition,
supervision.
Namiki
Izumi:
Rohit
Loomba:
supervision,
Masayuki
Kurosaki:
Kurosaki
receives
support
Agency
Research
Development
(JP24fk0210123,
JP24fk0210113)
Ministry
Health,
Labour
Welfare
(23HC2001).
Tamaki
(JP24fk0210111,
JP24fk0210104),
(23HC2003,
23HC2002).
Umemura
(JP24fk0210125).
Loomba
NCATS
(5UL1TR001442),
NIDDK
(U01DK061734,
U01DK130190,
R01DK106419,
R01DK121378,
R01DK124318,
P30DK120515),
NHLBI
(P01HL147835)
John
C
Martin
Foundation
(RP124).
serves
consultant
Aardvark
Therapeutics,
Altimmune,
Arrowhead
Pharmaceuticals,
AstraZeneca,
Cascade
Eli
Lilly,
Gilead,
Glympse
bio,
Inipharma,
Intercept,
Inventiva,
Ionis,
Janssen
Inc.,
Lipidio,
Madrigal,
Neurobo,
Novo
Nordisk,
Merck,
Pfizer,
Sagimet,
89
Takeda,
Terns
Pharmaceuticals
Viking
Therapeutics.
RL
stock
options
Sagimet
biosciences.
addition,
his
institution
received
research
grants
Astrazeneca,
Boehringer-Ingelheim,
Bristol-Myers
Squibb,
Galectin
Hanmi,
Janssen,
Madrigal
Sonic
Incytes
Pharmaceuticals.
Co-founder
LipoNexus
Inc.
other
authors
have
conflicts
interest
declare.
This
linked
al
papers.
To
view
these
articles,
visit
https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18205
https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18338.
sharing
applicable
datasets
generated
or
analysed
during
study.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(1), P. 61 - 69
Published: April 25, 2024
Summary
Background
A
multi‐society
consensus
group
proposed
a
new
nomenclature
for
steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD)
including
metabolic‐dysfunction
associated
(MASLD),
MASLD
and
increased
alcohol
intake
(MetALD)
alcohol‐associated
(ALD).
However,
the
risk
of
liver‐related
events,
major
adverse
cardiovascular
events
(MACE)
all‐cause
mortality
among
various
sub‐groups
is
unknown.
Aims
To
evaluate
MACE
death
patients
with
SLD.
Methods
We
conducted
nationwide,
population‐based
study
enrolled
761,400
diagnosed
MASLD,
MetALD
or
ALD.
The
primary
endpoint
was
occurrence
in
Results
cumulative
incidence
were
highest
ALD,
followed
by
(
p
<
0.001
both
death),
while
ALD
0.001).
Using
as
reference
adjusting
age,
sex,
smoking,
diabetes
mellitus,
dyslipidaemia
hypertension,
adjusted
hazard
ratios
(95%
confidence
intervals)
1.42
(1.1–1.8),
0.68
(0.63–0.73)
1.13
(0.98–1.3),
respectively.
In
they
3.42
(2.6–4.6),
0.58
(0.49–0.67)
1.60
(1.3–2.0),
respectively,
death.
Conclusions
can
be
used
to
stratify
complications
prognosis.
beneficial
stratification
identifying
mechanisms
disease‐specific
therapeutic
implications.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(8), P. 1033 - 1041
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
The
diagnosis
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
requires
at
least
one
five
cardiometabolic
criteria.
It
is
unclear
whether
these
criteria
can
be
used
as
predictors
and
treatment
targets
for
complications
including
liver-related
events
major
adverse
cardiovascular
(MACE).
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
JGH Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
Noninvasive
tests
(NITs),
such
as
platelet-based
indices
and
ultrasound/MRI
elastography,
are
widely
used
to
assess
liver
fibrosis
in
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
disease
(MASLD).
However,
platelet
counts
not
routinely
included
Japanese
health
check-ups,
limiting
their
utility
large-scale
screenings.
Additionally,
while
effective,
is
costly
less
accessible
routine
practice.
Most
existing
AI-based
models
incorporate
these
markers,
restricting
applicability.
This
study
aimed
develop
a
simple
yet
accurate
AI
model
for
staging
using
only
demographic
biochemical
markers.
retrospective
analyzed
biopsy-proven
data
from
463
MASLD
patients.
Patients
were
randomly
assigned
training
(N
=
370,
80%)
test
93,
20%)
cohorts.
The
incorporated
age,
sex,
BMI,
diabetes,
hypertension,
hyperlipidemia,
blood
markers
(AST,
ALT,
γ-GTP,
HbA1c,
glucose,
triglycerides,
cholesterol).
Support
Vector
Machine
demonstrated
high
diagnostic
performance,
with
an
area
under
the
curve
(AUC)
of
0.886
detecting
significant
(≥
F2).
AUCs
advanced
F3)
cirrhosis
(F4)
0.882
0.916,
respectively.
Compared
FIB-4,
APRI,
FAST
score
(0.80-0.96),
SVM
achieved
comparable
accuracy
eliminating
need
count
or
elastography.
accurately
assesses
patients
without
requiring
Its
simplicity,
cost-effectiveness,
strong
performance
make
it
well-suited
screenings
clinical
use.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Aim
The
aim
was
to
examine
the
prevalence
of
metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
a
risk
factor
for
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease,
and
its
association
with
glycaemic
control
metrics
in
children
adolescents
type
1
diabetes
(T1D).
Materials
Methods
We
enrolled
244
T1D
(115
girls,
mean
age:
16.2
±
3.2
years).
diagnosis
MASLD
defined
by
presence
hepatic
steatosis
on
ultrasonography
combination
at
least
one
five
common
cardiometabolic
factors.
Metrics
short‐term
long‐term
control,
blood
pressure,
lipids,
anthropometric
characteristics
three
genetic
variants
strongly
related
susceptibility
(rs738409
[patatin‐like
phospholipase
domain‐containing
3],
rs58542926
[transmembrane
6
superfamily
member
2]
rs1260326
[glucokinase
regulator])
were
assessed.
Characteristics
these
subjects
without
compared
using
unpaired
Student
t
test,
Mann–Whitney
test
or
χ
2
as
appropriate.
Logistic
regression
analyses
performed
determine
main
independent
predictors
MASLD.
Results
27.5%
T1D.
Blood
total
cholesterol,
low‐density
lipoprotein
(LDL)
non‐high‐density
HbA1c
time
above
range
(TAR)
significantly
higher
than
those
Mean
values
from
onset
(adjusted
odds
ratio
[OR]:
1.703,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.040–2.787,
p
=
0.034),
TAR
OR:
1.028,
CI:
1.009–1.047,
0.006)
plasma
LDL
cholesterol
1.045,
1.013–1.078,
0.004)
independently
associated
Conclusions
is
condition
onset,
levels