Annals of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(1), P. 634 - 642
Published: Feb. 15, 2023
Lean
Non-alcoholic
Fatty
Liver
Disease
(NAFLD)
shares
a
similar
disease
burden
to
those
of
their
overweight
counterparts
and
should
be
detected
early.
We
hypothesized
that
the
adiponectin-leptin
ratio
(AL
ratio)
could
good
marker
for
early
detection
lean
NAFLD
independent
insulin
resistance.A
total
575
adults
without
diabetes
were
enrolled
in
community-based
study.
The
subjects
stratified
into
controls,
NAFLD,
simple
overweight/obesity
groups
according
body
mass
index
(BMI)
ultrasonographic
fatty
liver
indicators.
Serum
adiponectin
leptin
levels
measured
by
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses
performed
estimate
odds
having
relation
tertiles
serum
AL
concentration
after
adjustment.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
applied
evaluate
diagnostic
performance
NAFLD.The
mean
age
participants
was
42.8
±
11.5
years.
Comparing
with
highest
versus
lowest
tertile
0.28(95%CI:
0.12-0.69)
Putting
ratio,
BMI,
triglyceride,
AST/ALT
diagnosis
ROC
0.85
(95%
CI:
0.82-0.88),
0.83
CI
0.78-0.87)
0.86
081-0.91)
all
women
men,
respectively.
(p
<
.001).The
study
revealed
biomarker
distinguish
patients
from
controls
resistance.
[AQ3]Key
messagesThe
prevalence
non-alcoholic
increases
globally
is
related
diseases
metabolic
dysfunctions.
subset
early.Adiponectin-leptin
associated
severity
steatosis
predictor
obese
better
than
each
single
adipokine.
To
date,
there
no
investigation
explores
specifically
relationship
between
ratio.Our
found
sole
regardless
resistance
NAFLD.
Having
adjustment
age,
sex,
current
smoking,
exercise
habits,
HOMA-IR
AST/ALT.
(0.85;
95%
0.82-0.88).
Further
rigorous
necessary
promptly
performed.
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.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 16, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
previously
known
as
non-alcoholic
fatty
(NAFLD),
is
the
most
common
disorder
worldwide,
with
an
estimated
global
prevalence
of
more
than
31%.
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
formerly
(NASH),
a
progressive
form
MASLD
characterized
by
hepatic
steatosis,
inflammation,
and
fibrosis.
This
review
aims
to
provide
comprehensive
analysis
extrahepatic
manifestations
MASH,
focusing
on
chronic
diseases
related
cardiovascular,
muscular,
renal
systems.
A
systematic
published
studies
literature
was
conducted
summarize
findings
systemic
impacts
MASH.
The
focused
association
MASH
metabolic
comorbidities,
cardiovascular
mortality,
sarcopenia,
kidney
disease.
Mechanistic
insights
into
concept
lipotoxic
inflammatory
"spill
over"
from
MASH-affected
were
also
explored.
are
highly
associated
(50%-80%)
other
comorbidities
such
impaired
insulin
response,
type
2
diabetes,
dyslipidemia,
hypertriglyceridemia,
hypertension.
Furthermore,
90%
obese
patients
diabetes
have
Data
suggest
that
in
middle-aged
individuals
(especially
those
aged
45-54),
independent
risk
factor
for
plays
crucial
role
mediating
pathological
effects
observed.
Understanding
multifaceted
impact
heart,
muscle,
early
detection
stratification.
knowledge
timely
implementing
management
strategies
addressing
multi-organ
involvement
pathogenesis.
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
obesity
pandemic
is
accompanied
by
increased
risk
of
developing
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
and
related
conditions:
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)/non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH),
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
cardiovascular
(CV)
(CVD).
Lifestyle,
as
well
an
imbalance
energy
intake/expenditure,
genetic
predisposition,
epigenetics
could
lead
to
a
dysmetabolic
milieu,
which
the
cornerstone
for
development
cardiometabolic
complications.
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists
(RAs)
dual
glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
(GIP)/GLP-1
RAs
promote
positive
effects
on
most
components
“
continuum”
consequently
help
reduce
need
polypharmacy.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
main
pathophysiological
mechanisms
factors
(RFs),
that
be
controlled
GLP-1
GIP/GLP-1
independently
or
through
synergism
differences
in
their
mode
action.
We
also
address
evidence
use
treatment
obesity,
MetS
its
conditions
(prediabetes,
T2DM
NAFLD/NASH).
conclusion,
have
already
been
established
T2DM,
cardioprotection
patients,
while
appear
potential
possibly
surpass
them
same
indications.
However,
prevention
complex
diseases,
such
NAFLD/NASH
other
disorders,
would
benefit
from
more
thorough
clinical
patient-centered
approach.
There
identify
those
patients
whom
component
predominates,
whether
benefits
outweigh
any
harm.
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(6), P. 1136 - 1136
Published: June 12, 2023
Type
2
Diabetes
Mellitus
(T2DM)
and
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
are
part
of
metabolic
syndrome
share
multiple
causal
associations.
Both
conditions
have
an
alarmingly
increasing
incidence
lead
to
complications,
which
impact
on
a
variety
organs
systems,
such
as
the
kidneys,
eyes,
nervous
cardiovascular
or
may
cause
disruptions.
Sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2-inhibitors
(SGLT2-i),
antidiabetic
class
with
well-established
benefits,
its
members
also
been
studied
for
their
presumed
effects
steatosis
fibrosis
improvement
in
patients
NAFLD
steatohepatitis
(NASH).
The
MEDLINE
Cochrane
databases
were
searched
randomized
controlled
trials
examining
efficacy
SGLT2-i
treatment
NAFLD/NASH
T2DM.
Of
originally
identified
179
articles,
21
articles
included
final
data
analysis.
Dapagliflozin,
empagliflozin,
canagliflozin
some
most
used
agents
proven
treating
by
addressing/targeting
different
pathophysiological
targets/mechanisms:
insulin
sensitivity
improvement,
weight
loss,
especially
visceral
fat
glucotoxicity,
lipotoxicity
even
chronic
inflammation.
Despite
considerable
variability
study
duration,
sample
size,
diagnostic
method,
resulted
improvements
non-invasive
markers
This
systematic
review
offers
encouraging
results
that
place
at
top
therapeutic
arsenal
diagnosed
T2DM
NAFLD/NASH.
Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(3), P. 482 - 491
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
In
cross-sectional
and
retrospective
cohort
studies,
we
examined
comparative
associations
between
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MAFLD)
risk
of
having
or
developing
coronary
artery
calcification
(CAC).
Participants
who
had
health
examinations
2010
2019
were
analyzed.
Liver
ultrasonography
computed
tomography
used
to
diagnose
CAC.
divided
into
a
MAFLD
no-MAFLD
group
then
NAFLD
no-NAFLD
groups.
further
no
(reference),
NAFLD-only,
MAFLD-only,
both
Logistic
regression
modeling
was
performed.
Cox
proportional
hazard
model
examine
the
incident
CAC
in
participants
without
at
baseline
least
two
measurements.
analyses,
162
180
included.
Compared
with
either
groups,
groups
associated
higher
prevalent
(NAFLD:
adjusted
odds
ratio
[OR],
1.34
[95%
CI,
1.29-1.39];
MAFLD:
OR,
1.44
1.39-1.48]).
Among
4
MAFLD-only
strongest
association
(adjusted
1.60
1.52-1.69]).
Conversely,
NAFLD-only
lower
0.76
0.66-0.87]).
longitudinal
34
233
ratio,
1.68
1.43-1.99];
1.82
1.56-2.13]).
these
2.03,[95%
1.62-2.55]).
The
not
independently
0.88
0.44-1.78])
Conclusions:
Both
are
significantly
an
increased
prevalence
incidence
These
tended
be
stronger
for
MAFLD.
Diabetes Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 1865 - 1892
Published: July 11, 2024
The
increasing
global
incidence
of
obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2D)
underscores
the
urgency
addressing
these
interconnected
health
challenges.
Obesity
enhances
genetic
environmental
influences
on
T2D,
being
not
only
a
primary
risk
factor
but
also
exacerbating
its
severity.
complex
mechanisms
linking
T2D
involve
adiposity-driven
changes
in
β-cell
function,
adipose
tissue
functioning,
multi-organ
insulin
resistance
(IR).
Early
detection
tailored
treatment
are
crucial
to
mitigate
future
complications.
Moreover,
personalized
early
intensified
therapy
considering
presence
comorbidities
can
delay
disease
progression
diminish
cardiorenal
Employing
combination
therapies
embracing
disease-modifying
strategy
paramount.
Clinical
trials
provide
evidence
confirming
efficacy
safety
glucagon-like
peptide
1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1
RAs).
Their
use
is
associated
with
substantial
durable
body
weight
reduction,
exceeding
15%,
improved
glucose
control
which
further
translate
into
prevention,
possible
remission,
improvement
cardiometabolic
factors
Therefore,
basis
clinical
experience
current
evidence,
Eastern
Southern
Europe
Diabetes
Expert
Group
recommends
personalized,
polymodal
approach
(comprising
GLP-1
RAs)
individual
patient's
phenotype
optimize
therapy.
We
expect
that
availability
dual
GLP-1/glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
(GIP)
will
significantly
contribute
modern
management
continuum.