International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(12), P. 10351 - 10351
Published: June 19, 2023
Non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
and
alcoholic
(ASH)
are
the
leading
causes
of
liver
disease
worldwide.
To
identify
disease-specific
pathomechanisms,
we
analyzed
lipidome,
metabolome
immune
cell
recruitment
in
livers
both
diseases.
Mice
harboring
ASH
or
NASH
had
comparable
severities
regarding
mortality
rate,
neurological
behavior,
expression
fibrosis
marker
albumin
levels.
Lipid
droplet
size
was
higher
than
qualitative
differences
lipidome
were
mainly
based
on
incorporation
diet-specific
fatty
acids
into
triglycerides,
phosphatidylcholines
lysophosphatidylcholines.
Metabolomic
analysis
showed
downregulated
nucleoside
levels
models.
Here,
corresponding
uremic
metabolites
only
upregulated
suggesting
stronger
cellular
senescence,
which
supported
by
lower
antioxidant
as
compared
to
ASH.
While
altered
urea
cycle
suggest
increased
nitric
oxide
synthesis
models,
ASH,
this
depended
L-homoarginine
indicating
a
cardiovascular
response
mechanism.
Interestingly,
tryptophan
its
anti-inflammatory
metabolite
kynurenine
upregulated.
Fittingly,
high-content
immunohistochemistry
decreased
macrophage
an
polarization
towards
M2-like
macrophages
NASH.
In
conclusion,
with
severity
lipid
storage,
oxidative
stress
tryptophan/kynurenine
seen
NASH,
distinct
responses.
JHEP Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
4(8), P. 100524 - 100524
Published: June 15, 2022
Summary
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
reaching
epidemic
proportions,
with
a
global
prevalence
of
25%
in
the
adult
population.
steatohepatitis
(NASH),
which
can
lead
to
cirrhosis,
has
become
leading
indication
for
transplantation
both
Europe
and
USA.
Liver
fibrosis
consequence
sustained,
iterative
injury,
main
determinant
outcomes
NASH.
The
possesses
remarkable
inherent
plasticity,
regress
when
injurious
agent
removed,
thus
providing
opportunities
alter
long-term
through
therapeutic
interventions.
Although
hepatocyte
injury
key
driver
NASH,
multiple
other
cell
lineages
within
hepatic
fibrotic
niche
play
major
roles
perpetuation
inflammation,
mesenchymal
activation,
extracellular
matrix
accumulation
as
well
resolution.
constituents
this
cellular
interactome,
how
various
subpopulations
interact
drive
fibrogenesis
an
area
active
research.
Important
components
include
endothelial
cells,
macrophages,
passaging
immune
populations
myofibroblasts.
In
review,
we
will
describe
rapidly
evolving
technologies
such
single-cell
genomics,
spatial
transcriptomics
ligand-receptor
analyses
are
transforming
our
understanding
interactome
NAFLD/NASH,
new,
high-resolution
information
being
leveraged
develop
rational
new
therapies
patients
Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1311 - 1324
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
the
manifestation
of
metabolic
syndrome.
NAFLD
constitutes
a
spectrum
pathologies
ranging
from
simple
hepatic
steatosis
(nonalcoholic
liver)
to
more
progressive
form
steatohepatitis
and
fibrosis,
which
can
culminate
in
cirrhosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Macrophages
play
multiple
roles
context
pathogenesis
by
regulating
inflammatory
responses
homeostasis
thereby
may
represent
an
attractive
therapeutic
target.
Advances
high-resolution
methods
have
highlighted
extraordinary
heterogeneity
plasticity
macrophage
populations
activation
states
thereof.
Harmful/disease-promoting
as
well
beneficial/restorative
phenotypes
co-exist
are
dynamically
regulated,
thus
this
complexity
must
be
taken
into
consideration
strategies
concerning
targeting.
Macrophage
includes
their
distinct
ontogeny
(embryonic
Kupffer
cells
vs
bone
marrow-/monocyte-derived
macrophages)
functional
phenotype,
for
example,
phagocytes,
lipid-
scar-associated
macrophages,
or
restorative
macrophages.
Here,
we
discuss
multifaceted
role
macrophages
steatosis,
steatohepatitis,
transition
fibrosis
carcinoma,
focusing
on
both
beneficial
maladaptive
functions
at
different
stages.
We
also
highlight
systemic
aspect
dysregulation
illustrate
contribution
reciprocal
crosstalk
between
organs
compartments
(eg,
gut-liver
axis,
adipose
tissue,
cardiohepatic
interactions).
Furthermore,
current
state
development
pharmacologic
treatment
options
targeting
biology.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(15), P. 8267 - 8267
Published: July 27, 2022
We
previously
found
that
the
disorder
of
soluble
epoxide
hydrolase
(sEH)/cyclooxygenase-2
(COX-2)-mediated
arachidonic
acid
(ARA)
metabolism
contributes
to
pathogenesis
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
in
mice.
However,
exact
mechanism
has
not
been
elucidated.
Accumulating
evidence
points
essential
role
cellular
senescence
NAFLD.
Herein,
we
investigated
whether
restoring
balance
sEH/COX-2-mediated
ARA
attenuated
NAFLD
via
hepatocyte
senescence.
A
promised
dual
inhibitor
sEH
and
COX-2,
PTUPB,
was
used
our
study
restore
metabolism.
In
vivo,
induced
by
a
high-fat
diet
(HFD)
using
C57BL/6J
vitro,
mouse
hepatocytes
(AML12)
hepatic
astrocytes
(JS1)
were
investigate
effects
PTUPB
on
palmitic
(PA)-induced
its
mechanism.
alleviated
injury,
decreased
collagen
lipid
accumulation,
restored
glucose
tolerance,
reduced
triglyceride
levels
HFD-induced
Importantly,
significantly
expression
senescence-related
molecules
p16,
p53,
p21
HFD
protein
γH2AX,
p21,
increased
AML12
treated
with
PA,
while
Ki67
PCNA
decreased.
content,
number
β-gal
positive
cells,
γH2AX
proteins
cells.
Meanwhile,
activation
JS1
slowing
cells
co-culture
system.
It
further
observed
enhanced
ratio
autophagy-related
LC3II/I
up-regulated
Fundc1
protein,
p62
suppressed
addition,
autophagy
inhibiting
PI3K/AKT/mTOR
pathway
through
Sirt1,
contributing
suppression
inhibits
improves
autophagy,
slows
down
hepatocytes,
alleviates
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Liver
fat
storage,
also
called
hepatic
steatosis,
is
increasingly
common
and
represents
a
very
frequent
diagnosis
in
the
medical
field.
Excess
not
without
consequences.
In
fact,
steatosis
contributes
to
progression
toward
liver
fibrosis.
There
are
two
main
types
of
fatty
disease,
alcoholic
disease
(AFLD)
nonalcoholic
(NAFLD).
Although
AFLD
NAFLD
similar
their
initial
morphological
features,
both
conditions
involve
same
evolutive
forms.
Moreover,
there
various
mechanisms
underlying
diseases,
including
NAFLD,
which
commonalities.
this
Review,
authors
explore
downstream
signaling
events
involved
onset
entities
but
completely
different
entities,
predominantly
focusing
on
gut
microbiome.
Downstream
molecular
events,
such
as
roles
sirtuins,
cytokeratins,
adipokines
others,
should
be
considered.
Finally,
complete
feature,
some
new
tendencies
therapeutic
approach
presented.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
58(10), P. 1062 - 1074
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
represents
a
significant
health
threat
worldwide.
The
growing
trend
towards
an
aging
population,
along
with
alarming
rise
in
obesity
and
diabetes,
may
have
implications
for
the
burden
of
NAFLD.To
assess
impact
NAFLD
on
elderly.We
utilised
data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
study
between
2010
2019
to
conduct
comprehensive
analysis
prevalence,
mortality,
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
associated
elderly
(65-89
years),
stratified
by
region,
nation,
sociodemographic
Index
sex.Globally,
there
were
estimated
228
million
cases,
87,230
deaths
1.46
DALYs
attributed
elderly.
Geographically,
Western
Pacific
region
had
highest
From
2019,
was
increasing
prevalence
rate
all
areas,
most
pronounced
change
observed
(annual
percentage
(APC)
+0.95%,
p
<
0.001).
Over
period,
more
rapid
increase
men
(APC
+0.74%,
0.001)
than
women
+0.63%,
In
regions,
death
rates
declined,
exception
Americas,
where
slight
+0.25%,
=
0.002
0.38%,
0.001,
respectively).Over
past
decade,
has
been
increasing,
necessitating
immediate
inclusive
measures
tackle
rising
burden.