Small Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(11)
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Various
systemic
metabolic
diseases
arise
from
prolonged
crosstalk
across
multiple
organs,
triggering
serious
impairments
in
various
physiological
systems.
These
are
intricate
pathologies
characterized
by
complex
mechanisms
and
an
unclear
etiology,
making
the
treatment
challenging.
Efforts
have
been
made
to
develop
vitro
models
understand
these
devise
new
treatments.
However,
there
limitations
reconstructing
causal
relationships
between
interorgan
crosstalk,
including
tissue-specific
microenvironment.
Alternatively,
multi-organ
microphysiological
systems
(MOMPS)
present
possibilities
for
capturing
complexity
of
replicating
human
microphysiology
simulating
diverse
crosstalk.
Controlled
interactions
scalable
representations
biological
MOMPS
offer
a
more
accurate
portrayal
organ
interactions,
enabling
identification
novel
metabolism,
immunity.
This,
turn,
can
yield
valuable
insights
into
disease
drug
development
research
enhance
efficiency
preclinical
studies.
In
this
review,
examples
technical
capabilities
pathological
modeling
discussed,
leveraging
state-of-the-art
biofabrication
technology
MOMPS.
It
evaluates
current
opportunities
challenges
field.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
Backgrounds
Insulin
resistance
(IR)
plays
a
vital
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
triglyceride–glucose
(TyG)
related
parameters,
which
serve
as
useful
biomarkers
to
assess
IR,
have
prognostic
effects
on
mortality
outcomes
MASLD.
Methods
Participants
National
Health
and
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
database
from
1999
2018
years
were
included.
TyG
its
parameters
[TyG-waist
circumference
(TyG-WC)
TyG-waist
height
ratio
(TyG-WHtR)]
calculated.
Kaplan–Meier
curves,
Cox
regression
analysis,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
conducted
evaluate
association
between
TyG-related
indices
with
all-cause
cardiovascular
adults
The
concordance
index
(C-index)
was
used
prediction
accuracy
indices.
Results
A
total
8208
(4209
men
3999
women,
median
age
49.00
years)
MASLD
included
this
study.
Multivariate-adjusted
analysis
revealed
that
high
quartile
levels
significantly
associated
participants
[
adjusted
hazard
(aHR)
=
1.25,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
1.05–1.50,
P
0.014;
TyG-WC
aHR
for
1.28,
CI
1.07–1.52,
0.006;
TyG-WHtR
1.50,
1.25–1.80,
<
0.001;
1.81,
1.28–2.55,
2.22,
1.55–3.17,
0.001].
C-index
predicting
0.563
index,
0.579
0.585
respectively.
Regarding
mortality,
0.561
0.607
0.615
Nonlinear
trends
observed
(
0.001
0.012,
respectively).
non-linear
relationship
0.025).
Subgroup
suggested
aged
65
old
those
without
comorbidities
more
sensitive
Conclusion
Findings
study
highlight
predictive
value
indices,
especially
would
be
surrogate
clinical
management
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 3694 - 3694
Published: March 26, 2024
Metabolic-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
includes
several
metabolic
dysfunctions
caused
by
dysregulation
in
the
brain–gut–liver
axis
and,
consequently,
increases
cardiovascular
risks
and
dysfunction.
In
MAFLD,
type
2
diabetes
mellitus,
obesity,
syndrome
are
frequently
present;
these
conditions
related
to
lipogenesis
systemic
inflammation.
This
study
aimed
review
connection
between
MAFLD.
The
inflammatory
process,
cellular
alterations
hepatocytes
stellate
cells,
hypercaloric
diet,
sedentarism
aggravate
prognosis
of
patients
with
Thus,
understand
modulation
physiopathology
it
is
necessary
include
organokines
involved
this
process
(adipokines,
myokines,
osteokines,
hepatokines)
their
clinical
relevance
project
future
perspectives
condition
bring
light
new
possibilities
therapeutic
approaches.
Adipokines
responsible
for
activation
distinct
signaling
different
tissues,
such
as
insulin
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
which
important
balancing
substances
avoid
MAFLD
its
progression.
Myokines
improve
quantity
quality
adipose
contributing
avoiding
development
Finally,
hepatokines
decisive
improving
or
not
progression
through
regulation
anti-inflammatory
organokines.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1354 - 1354
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Metabolic-Associated
Fatty
Liver
Disease
(MAFLD)
is
a
clinical-pathological
scenario
that
occurs
due
to
the
accumulation
of
triglycerides
in
hepatocytes
which
considered
significant
cause
liver
conditions
and
contributes
an
increased
risk
death
worldwide.
Even
though
possible
causes
MAFLD
can
involve
interaction
genetics,
hormones,
nutrition,
lifestyle
(diet
sedentary
lifestyle)
most
influential
factor
developing
this
condition.
Polyphenols
comprise
many
natural
chemical
compounds
be
helpful
managing
metabolic
diseases.
Therefore,
aim
review
was
investigate
impact
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
role
polyphenols
MAFLD.
Some
reverse
part
damage
related
or
among
them
are
anthocyanin,
baicalin,
catechin,
curcumin,
chlorogenic
acid,
didymin,
epigallocatechin-3-gallate,
luteolin,
mangiferin,
puerarin,
punicalagin,
resveratrol,
silymarin.
These
have
actions
reducing
plasma
enzymes,
body
mass
index,
waist
circumference,
adipose
visceral
indices,
lipids,
glycated
hemoglobin,
insulin
resistance,
HOMA
index.
They
also
reduce
nuclear
factor-KB
(NF-KB),
interleukin
(IL)-1β,
IL-6,
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
(TNF-α),
blood
pressure,
fat
content,
steatosis
fibrosis.
On
other
hand,
they
improve
HDL-c,
adiponectin
levels,
fibrogenesis
markers.
results
show
promising
prevention
treatment
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Introduction
Hypertriglyceridemia
and
its
derivatives
are
independent
predictors
of
diabetes
mellitus
type
2
(T2DM).
However,
the
relationship
between
triglyceride
concentrations
within
normal
range
incidence
T2DM
remains
to
be
clarified.
This
study
investigated
potential
variations
in
plasma
levels
onset
using
data
from
a
longitudinal
health
retirement
China.
Methods
Between,
2010
and,
2016,
we
conducted
retrospective
cohort
involving
36,441
individuals
with
levels.
Using
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
model,
examined
connection
incidence.
We
employed
this
method
smooth
curve
fitting
investigate
nonlinear
associations.
Subgroup
analyses
were
performed
based
on
age,
sex,
body
mass
index,
smoking
drinking
status,
hypertension,
family
history
diabetes.
Results
A
significant
linear
was
observed
T2DM.
The
hazard
ratio
for
triglycerides
1.81
(95%
confidence
interval:
1.39,
2.36);
P<0.001).
Kaplan–Meier
analysis
further
demonstrated
prospective
association
higher
tertiles
development
(P<0.001).
revealed
stronger
positive
correlation
females
risk
Discussion
An
increase
is
related
continuous
general
population.
These
findings
show
that
almost
everyone
can
benefit
reducing
levels,
emphasizing
importance
lifestyle
changes
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Lifestyle
and
dietary
intake
play
a
pivotal
role
in
development
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease(MAFLD).
We
performed
this
cross-sectional
study
to
evaluate
the
association
between
lifestyle
insulinemic
potential
odds
MAFLD
overweight
obese
children
adolescents.
The
diet
was
assessed
by
computing
scores
empirical
index
for
hyperinsulinemia(EDIH),
hyperinsulinemia(ELIH),
insulin
resistance(EDIR),
resistance(ELIR).
diagnosed
according
consensus
definitions.
Odds
ratios
(ORs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
were
calculated
logistic
regression.
A
total
334
(49.1%
boys)
with
mean
±
SD
age
BMI-for-age-Z-score
9.3
1.8
2.55
0.69,
respectively,
enrolled.
After
adjusting
all
confounders,
participants
highest
quartile
ELIH
score
had
greater
developing
(OR:3.50;95%CI:1.49–8.22)
compared
those
lowest
quartile.
This
remained
significant
among
boys
pubertal
ones.
However,
no
EDIH,
EDIR,
or
ELIR
found.
Our
suggests
that
collective
intake,
BMI,
physical
activity
is
associated
increased
MAFLD.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
47(3), P. 160 - 160
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Metabolic-dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
and
alcohol-associated
(ALD)
represent
two
of
the
most
prevalent
chronic
diseases
globally,
collectively
affecting
hundreds
millions
individuals
[...]
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 3524 - 3524
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Background/Objectives:
We
investigated
the
effects
of
ultraprocessed
food
(UPF)
consumption
on
metabolic
disorders
(e.g.,
adiposity,
associated
steatotic
liver
disease
[MASLD],
and
insulin
resistance)
in
children
adolescents
with
obesity
to
improve
dietary
guidelines
public
health
strategies.
Methods:
The
intake
149
participants
(aged
8–17
years)
was
assessed
diaries.
NOVA
classification
system
used
classify
according
degree
processing.
Metabolic
outcomes,
including
fat
mass
index
(FMI),
hepatic
percentage,
resistance,
were
measured
via
dual-energy
X-ray
absorptiometry
(DXA),
magnetic
resonance
imaging
proton
density
fraction
(MRI-PDFF),
biochemical
analysis,
respectively.
Results:
Greater
UPF
from
baseline
6-month
follow-up
significantly
increased
decreased
total
cholesterol
LDL-cholesterol.
positively
prevalence
MASLD
(liver
MRI-PDFF
≥
5%;
odds
ratio
T3
vs.
T1
=
1.75;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.03,
3.00),
moderate-to-severe
10%;
OR
4.19;
CI
1.72,
10.22),
resistance
(OR
2.44;
1.33,
4.48),
after
adjusting
for
covariates.
A
linear
dose-response
relationship
observed
between
resistance.
Conclusions:
strongly
obesity,
underscoring
importance
reducing
through
interventions
mitigate
risk
obesity-related
conditions
young
populations.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(7), P. 2837 - 2837
Published: March 21, 2025
There
is
a
significant,
rather
than
just
anecdotal,
connection
between
the
liver
and
eyes.
This
evident
in
noticeable
cases
such
as
jaundice,
where
sclera
has
yellow
tint.
But
this
can
be
seen
through
even
more
subtle
indicators,
molecules
known
hepatokines.
relationship
not
merely
anecdotal;
some
studies,
it
referred
to
“liver–eye
axis”.
Ubiquitous
environmental
contaminants,
microplastics
(MPs),
enter
bloodstream
human
body
conjunctival
sac,
nasolacrimal
duct,
upper
respiratory
tract
mucosa.
Once
absorbed,
these
substances
accumulate
various
organs
cause
harm.
Toxic
from
surface
of
eye
lead
local
oxidative
damage
by
inducing
apoptosis
corneal
cells,
irregularly
shaped
microparticles
exacerbate
effect.
Even
other
toxicants
ocular
may
absorbed
into
distributed
throughout
body.
Environmental
toxicology
presents
challenge
because
many
pollutants
same
route
that
used
certain
medications.
Previous
research
indicated
accumulation
MPs
play
major
role
development
chronic
disease
humans.
It
crucial
investigate
whether
buildup
potential
fibrosis,
or
simply
consequence
conditions
cirrhosis
portal
hypertension.