The FASEB Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(13)
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024
Abstract
Dysbiosis
of
gut
microbiota
may
account
for
pathobiology
in
simple
fatty
liver
(SFL),
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
fibrotic
progression,
and
transformation
to
MASH‐associated
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(MASH‐HCC).
The
aim
the
present
study
is
investigate
dysbiosis
this
progression.
Fecal
microbial
rRNA‐16S
sequencing,
absolute
quantification,
histopathologic,
biochemical
tests
were
performed
mice
fed
high
fat/calorie
diet
plus
fructose
glucose
drinking
water
(HFCD‐HF/G)
or
control
(CD)
2,
16
weeks,
14
months.
Histopathologic
examination
verified
an
early
stage
SFL,
MASH,
fibrotic,
MASH‐HCC
progression
with
disturbance
lipid
metabolism,
injury,
impaired
mucosal
barrier
as
indicated
by
loss
occludin
ileum
mucosa.
Gut
occurred
2
weeks
reduced
α
diversity,
expansion
Kineothrix
,
Lactococcus
Akkermansia
;
shrinkage
Bifidobacterium
Lactobacillus
etc.,
at
a
genus
level.
was
found
MAHS
initiation,
much
more
profound
through
MASH‐fibrotic
oncogenic
Moreover,
specific
species,
such
johnsonii
alysoides
confirmed
optimized
method
quantification.
Dynamic
alterations
characterized
three
stages
its
HCC
transformation.
findings
suggest
that
extent
accompanied
MASH
HCC,
shrinking
emerging
species
least
part
pathologic,
metabolic,
immunologic
fibrogenic
malignant
transition
liver.
Gut,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. gutjnl - 330595
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2024
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
has
rapidly
become
the
most
common
chronic
globally
and
is
currently
estimated
to
affect
up
38%
of
global
adult
population.
NAFLD
a
multisystem
where
systemic
insulin
resistance
related
metabolic
dysfunction
play
pathogenic
role
in
development
its
relevant
liver-related
morbidities
(cirrhosis,
failure
hepatocellular
carcinoma)
extrahepatic
complications,
such
as
cardiovascular
(CVD),
type
2
diabetes
mellitus,
kidney
disease,
certain
types
cancers.
In
2023,
three
large
multinational
associations
proposed
that
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD)
should
replace
term
NAFLD;
name
chosen
non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
was
(MASH).
Emerging
epidemiological
evidence
suggests
an
excellent
concordance
rate
between
MASLD
definitions—that
is,
~99%
individuals
with
meet
criteria.
this
narrative
review,
we
provide
overview
literature
on
(a)
recent
data
risk
developing
CVD
malignant
(b)
underlying
mechanisms
by
which
(and
factors
strongly
linked
MASLD)
may
increase
these
complications
(c)
diagnosis
assessment
potential
treatments
reduce
people
or
MASH.
The
gut
microbiota
and
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
can
influence
the
progression
of
diseases,
yet
role
these
factors
on
gastric
cancer
(GC)
remains
uncertain.
In
this
work,
analysis
composition
SCFA
content
in
blood
feces
both
healthy
individuals
GC
patients
indicated
that
significant
reductions
abundance
intestinal
bacteria
involved
production
were
observed
compared
with
controls.
ABX
mice
transplanted
fecal
from
developed
more
tumors
during
induction
had
lower
levels
butyric
acid.
Supplementation
butyrate
along
H.
pylori
N-methyl-N-nitrosourea
(MNU)
WT
GPR109A−/−mice
resulted
fewer
IFN-γ+
CD8+
T
cells,
but
effect
was
significantly
weakened
after
knockout
GPR109A.
Furthermore,
vitro
cells
co-cultured
or
CAR-Claudin
18.2+
as
well
vivo
tumor-bearing
studies,
have
enhanced
killing
function
against
through
G
protein-coupled
receptor
109A
(GPR109A)
homologous
domain
protein
box
(HOPX).
Together,
data
highlighted
restoration
microbial
cell
cytotoxicity
via
GPR109A/HOPX,
thus
inhibiting
carcinogenesis,
which
suggests
a
novel
theoretical
foundation
for
management
GC.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2024
In
light
of
a
global
rise
in
the
number
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
and
obesity,
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
now
known
as
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MAFLD)
or
steatotic
(MASLD),
has
become
leading
cause
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
annual
occurrence
MASLD-driven
HCC
expected
to
increase
by
45%–130%
2030.
Although
MASLD
serious
major
public
health
threat
globally,
exact
molecular
mechanisms
mediating
remain
an
open
problem,
necessitating
future
investigation.
Meanwhile,
emerging
studies
are
focusing
on
utility
bioactive
compounds
halt
progression
HCC.
this
review,
we
first
briefly
review
recent
progress
possible
pathogenesis
for
We
then
discuss
application
mitigate
through
different
modulatory
encompassing
anti-inflammatory,
lipid
metabolic,
gut
microbial
pathways,
providing
valuable
information
treatment
prevention
Nonetheless,
clinical
research
exploring
effectiveness
herbal
medicines
is
still
warranted.
World Journal of Hepatology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
In
this
review,
we
explore
the
application
of
next-generation
sequencing
in
liver
cancer
research,
highlighting
its
potential
modern
oncology.
Liver
cancer,
particularly
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
is
driven
by
a
complex
interplay
genetic,
epigenetic,
and
environmental
factors.
Key
genetic
alterations,
such
as
mutations
TERT,
TP53,
CTNNB1,
alongside
epigenetic
modifications
DNA
methylation
histone
remodeling,
disrupt
regulatory
pathways
promote
tumorigenesis.
Environmental
factors,
including
viral
infections,
alcohol
consumption,
metabolic
disorders
nonalcoholic
fatty
disease,
enhance
hepatocarcinogenesis.
The
tumor
microenvironment
plays
pivotal
role
progression
therapy
resistance,
with
immune
cell
infiltration,
fibrosis,
angiogenesis
supporting
survival.
Advances
checkpoint
inhibitors
chimeric
antigen
receptor
T-cell
therapies
have
shown
potential,
but
unique
immunosuppressive
milieu
presents
challenges.
Dysregulation
Wnt/β-catenin
underscores
need
for
targeted
therapeutic
strategies.
Next-generation
accelerating
identification
enabling
more
precise
diagnosis
personalized
treatment
plans.
A
deeper
understanding
these
molecular
mechanisms
essential
advancing
early
detection
developing
effective
against
cancer.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
912, С. 168308 - 168308
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2023
Recent
studies
have
discovered
that
tiny
particles
of
microplastics
(MPs)
at
the
nano-scale
level
can
enter
body
organisms
from
environment,
potentially
causing
metabolic
ailments.
However,
further
investigation
is
required
to
understand
alterations
in
immune
microenvironment
associated
with
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
occurrence
following
exposure
MPs.
Experiments
were
performed
using
mice,
which
given
a
normal
chow
or
high-fat
diet
(NCD
HFD,
respectively)
plus
free
drinking
sterile
water
without
MPs,
respectively.
Employing
an
impartial
technique
known
as
unbiased
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
(scRNA-seq),
cellular
(single-cell)
pathology
landscape
NAFLD
and
related
changes
identified
cell
populations
induced
MPs
HFD
treatment
assessed.
The
results
showed
mice
groups
had
remarkably
greater
activity
scores
than
those
NCD
groups.
Moreover,
administration
worsened
histopathological
mice's
liver,
leading
hepatic
steatosis,
inflammatory
infiltrations
ballooning
degeneration.
Following
construction
sing-cell
resolution
transcriptomic
atlas
43,480
cells
livers
indicated
groups,
clear
heterogeneity
potential
cell-to-cell
cross-talk
could
be
observed.
Specifically,
we
observed
exacerbated
pro-inflammatory
response
influenced
stemness
hepatocytes
during
feeding.
Importantly,
significantly
increase
infiltration
infiltrating
liver-protecting
Vsig4
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2023
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
and
its
inflammatory
often
progressive
subtype
nonalcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH),
have
emerged
as
significant
contributors
to
hepatic
morbidity
worldwide.
The
pathophysiology
of
NAFLD/NASH
is
multifaceted,
variable,
remains
incompletely
understood.
pivotal
role
liver-resident
recruited
macrophages
in
the
pathogenesis
NAFLD
NASH
widely
acknowledged
a
crucial
factor
innate
immunity.
remarkable
plasticity
enables
them
assume
diverse
activation
polarization
states,
dictated
by
their
immunometabolism
microenvironment
functional
requirements.
Recent
studies
field
elucidated
that
alterations
metabolic
profile
can
profoundly
influence
state
functionality,
thereby
influencing
various
pathological
processes.
This
review
primarily
focuses
on
elucidating
states
macrophages,
highlighting
correlation
between
characteristics
transition
from
pro-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory
phenotypes.
Additionally,
we
explore
potential
targeting
macrophage
metabolism
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
management
NAFLD/NASH.
Cancer Cell International,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
The
hemoglobin-albumin-lymphocyte-platelet
(HALP)
score
functions
as
a
comprehensive
index
that
assesses
the
systemic
inflammatory
response,
nutritional,
and
immune
status.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
relationship
between
preoperative
HALP
prognosis
of
BC
patients
develop
predictive
nomograms.