Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
characterized
by
the
presence
of
at
least
one
cardiovascular
(CVD)
risk
factor,
underscoring
its
potential
to
elevate
CVD
in
affected
individuals.
However,
evidence
linking
MASLD
subclinical
coronary
atherosclerosis
remains
scarce,
and
further
investigations
are
necessary
elucidate
independent
role
varying
severities
as
a
factor.
This
study
analyzed
7,507
participants
aged
≥
40
who
underwent
comprehensive
health
evaluations
Shanghai
Health
Medical
Center.
Logistic
regression
analysis
was
utilized
explore
relationship
between
severity
artery
calcification
(CAC).
Correlation
performed
assess
association
CAC
staging.
After
adjusting
for
established
factors,
showed
significant
with
CAC,
which
intensified
increasing
severity.
Among
individuals
hypertension,
markedly
correlated
CAC.
In
contrast,
non-hypertensive
participants,
only
moderate
severe
were
significantly
associated
while
mild
demonstrated
no
notable
link,
even
after
adjustment
factors.
Moreover,
correlation
revealed
positive
staging,
indicating
that
higher
aligned
more
advanced
stages.
highlighted
independently
atherosclerosis,
irrespective
traditional
an
urban
eastern
Chinese
population
without
prior
history
atherosclerosis.
The
strongest
associations
observed
MASLD,
emphasizing
importance
assessing
stratification.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2024
As
the
rates
of
obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
continue
to
increase
globally,
so
does
prevalence
metabolic
dysfunction
associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
Currently,
38%
all
adults
7-14%
children
adolescents
have
MASLD.
By
2040,
MASLD
rate
for
is
projected
over
55%.
Although
many
with
will
not
develop
progressive
disease,
given
vast
number
patients
MASLD,
it
has
now
become
top
indication
transplant
in
United
States
those
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
women.
However,
most
common
cause
mortality
among
remains
death
cardiovascular
diseases.
In
addition
outcomes
(cirrhosis
HCC),
increased
risk
developing
de-novo
T2D,
chronic
kidney
sarcopenia
extrahepatic
cancers.
Furthermore,
decreased
health
related
quality
life,
work
productivity,
fatigue
healthcare
resource
utilization
substantial
economic
burden.
Similar
other
lifestyle
interventions
heathy
diet
physical
activity
remain
cornerstone
managing
these
patients.
a
T2D
drugs
are
available
treat
co-morbid
Resmetirom
only
MASH-targeted
medication
that
was
recently
approved
by
Federal
Drug
Administration
use
stage
2-3
fibrosis.
The
following
review
provides
an
overview
epidemiology,
its
factors
demonstrates
without
further
global
initiatives,
may
increase.
Liver International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
45(2)
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
and
Aims
The
performance
of
non‐invasive
liver
tests
(NITs)
is
known
to
vary
across
settings
subgroups.
We
systematically
evaluated
whether
the
three
NITs
in
detecting
advanced
fibrosis
patients
with
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
disease
(MASLD)
varies
age,
sex,
body
mass
index
(BMI),
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
status
or
enzymes.
Methods
Data
from
586
adult
LITMUS
Metacohort
participants
histologically
characterised
MASLD
were
included.
diagnostic
Fibrosis‐4
Index
(FIB‐4),
enhanced
(ELF)
vibration‐controlled
transient
elastography
stiffness
measurement
(VCTE
LSM)
was
evaluated.
Performance
expressed
as
area
under
receiver
operating
characteristics
curve
(AUC).
Thresholds
for
(≥F3)
calculated
each
NIT
fixed
(high)
sensitivity,
specificity
predictive
values.
Results
Differences
AUC
between
all
subgroups
small
statistically
not
significant,
indicating
comparable
≥F3,
irrespective
these
clinical
factors.
However,
different
thresholds
needed
achieve
same
level
accuracy
test.
For
example,
a
sensitivity
specificity,
higher
T2DM.
Effects
age
enzymes
less
pronounced.
Conclusions
selected
does
substantially
characteristics.
have
be
values
respective
Large
prospective
studies
are
called
study
considering
multiple
patient
Journal of Advanced Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Flavonoids
are
naturally
occurring
dietary
phytochemicals
with
significant
antioxidant
effects
aside
from
several
health
benefits.
People
often
consume
them
in
combination
other
food
components.
Compiling
data
establishes
a
link
between
bioactive
flavonoids
and
prevention
of
diseases
animal
models,
including
cardiovascular
diseases,
diabetes,
gut
dysbiosis,
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
However,
numerous
clinical
studies
have
demonstrated
the
ineffectiveness
contradicting
rodent
thereby
challenging
validity
using
as
supplements.
This
review
provides
perspective
to
emphasize
effective
roles
well
summarize
their
specific
mechanisms
animals
briefly.
First,
this
offers
an
in-depth
elucidation
processes
within
human,
encompassing
small,
large
intestine,
liver.
Furthermore,
comprehensive
overview
various
functions
gastrointestinal
tract,
hindering
breakdown
assimilation
macronutrients,
such
polysaccharides
lipids,
regulating
hormone
secretion
inhibition
mineral
iron
absorption.
In
unabsorbed
major
portion
interact
flora
leading
biotransformation.
Once
absorbed
circulated
bloodstream,
or
metabolites
exert
beneficial
systemic
effects.
Lastly,
we
examine
protective
disorders,
endothelial
dysfunction,
MASLD,
disease,
obesity,
hyperlipidemia,
insulin
resistance.
conclusion,
outlines
safety
future
prospects
field
health,
especially
syndrome
(MetS).
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
is
a
complex
disease
driven
by
diverse
metabolic
and
inflammatory
pathways.
Farnesoid
X
receptor
(FXR)
promising
target
for
MASH
due
to
its
role
in
bile
acid
lipid
metabolism,
while
HSD17B13
regulates
liver
droplet
homeostasis.
However,
the
existing
inhibitors
have
several
druglike
property
challenges
common
phenolic
structure,
key
pharmacophore
inhibitor.
In
this
study,
two-round
high-throughput
screening
was
performed
identify
FXR
agonist
2
as
nonphenolic
The
multiparameter
structural
optimization
led
discovery
of
dual
FXR/HSD17B13
modulator
6,
with
high
selectivity,
tissue
distribution,
suitable
pharmacokinetic
properties,
safety
profiles.
Moreover,
even
at
lower
dose,
compound
6
exerted
better
therapeutic
effect
than
obeticholic
(OCA)
multiple
models.
With
attractive
pharmacological
activity
profiles,
worthy
further
evaluation
novel
anti-MASH
agent.
Obesity Pillars,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14, С. 100164 - 100164
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
This
Obesity
Medicine
Association
(OMA)
Expert
Joint
Perspective
examines
steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD),
which
is
composed
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MASLD),
and
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
in
children
with
obesity.
The
prevalence
obesity
increasing,
rates
have
tripled
since
1963
from
5
%
to
now
19
US
affected
2018.
MASLD,
the
most
common
seen
children,
can
be
a
precursor
development
Type
2
Diabetes
(T2DM)
primary
reason
for
transplant
listing
young
adults.
We
must
vigilant
prevention
treatment
MASLD
childhood
prevent
further
progression.
joint
clinical
perspective
based
upon
scientific
evidence,
peer
expertise.
medical
literature
was
reviewed
via
PubMed
search
appropriate
articles
were
included
this
review.
work
formulated
collaboration
eight
hepatologists/gastroenterologists
expertise
two
physicians
OMA.
authors
who
are
experts
field,
determined
sentinel
questions
often
asked
by
clinicians
regarding
They
created
consensus
guideline
on
screening,
diagnosis,
associated
children.
comorbidity
increasing
problem
that
needs
addressed
urgently.
It
well
known
chronic
continue
these
diseases
as
adults,
leads
reduced
life
expectancy,
quality
life,
healthcare
financial
burden.
paper
recommend
healthy
weight
reduction
not
only
through
lifestyle
modification
but
pharmacotherapy
bariatric
surgery.
Therefore,
guidance
reviews
available
therapies
achieve
reverse
progressive
fibrosis,
disease.
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Purpose
of
review
Obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
are
significant
global
health
challenges,
closely
linked
to
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
have
shown
promise
in
treating
T2DM
obesity,
but
their
potential
for
managing
MASLD
is
still
being
explored.
This
aims
examine
the
current
progress
using
GLP-1RAs
treatment
evaluate
emerging
dual
triple
hormonal
as
future
therapeutic
options.
Recent
findings
been
effective
controlling
blood
sugar
levels,
promoting
weight
loss,
improving
cardiovascular
kidney
function.
Furthermore,
they
benefits
function
patients
with
MASLD.
GLP-1,
a
key
incretin
hormone,
influences
glucose
metabolism,
appetite,
insulin
sensitivity
while
affecting
gastric
emptying
potentially
reducing
fat
deposition
liver.
developments
include
various
formulations
different
administration
dosing
options,
expanding
use.
Summary
become
central
management
T2DM,
possibly
due
ability
lower
HbA1c,
aid
reduction,
provide
protection.
As
research
continues,
next
evolution
incretin-based
therapies,
offering
promising
new
strategies
addressing
future.