Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
rapidly
emerging
as
a
global
health
crisis,
affecting
over
30%
of
the
population
and
demanding
urgent
attention.
This
redefined
condition,
previously
known
non-alcoholic
fatty
(NAFLD),
reflects
deeper
understanding
intricate
interplay
between
metabolic
dysfunction
health.
At
heart
MASLD
lies
troubling
accumulation
triglycerides
(TGs)
in
hepatocytes,
which
precipitates
insulin
resistance
oxidative
stress,
ultimately
leading
to
more
severe
forms
like
steatohepatitis
(MASH).
Excitingly,
recent
research
has
spotlighted
farnesoid
X
receptor
(FXR)
groundbreaking
therapeutic
target.
FXR
not
only
regulates
lipid
metabolism
but
also
combats
inflammation
resistance,
making
it
potential
game-changer
fight
against
MASLD.
With
one
FDA-approved
drug,
resmetirom,
currently
available,
exploration
agonists
opens
new
avenues
for
innovative
treatments
that
could
revolutionize
patient
care.
By
harnessing
power
restore
balance
integrating
advanced
strategies
lipidomics
acid
profiling,
we
stand
on
brink
transforming
how
approach
its
associated
complications,
paving
way
healthier
future.
review
delves
into
promising
role
combating
implications
related
disorders,
emphasizing
urgency
detect
manage
this
burgeoning
epidemic.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
related
indices,
which
serve
as
simple
markers
for
insulin
resistance,
have
been
closely
linked
to
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
cardiovascular
(CVD),
and
mortality.
However,
the
prognostic
utility
of
TyG-related
indices
in
predicting
risk
CVD
mortality
among
patients
with
MASLD
remains
unclear.
Data
97,331
patients,
a
median
age
58.0
years
free
at
baseline,
were
obtained
from
UK
Biobank.
The
TyG
index,
along
its
combination
adiposity
parameters
(i.e.
body
mass
index
[BMI],
waist
circumference
[WC],
waist-to-height
ratio
[WHtR]),
calculated.
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
performed
evaluate
associations
between
overall
CVD,
coronary
heart
(CHD),
stroke,
all-cause
mortality,
Additionally,
Harrell's
C-index,
net
reclassification
(NRI),
integrated
discrimination
improvement
(IDI)
used
assess
predictive
performance
these
indices.
Over
follow-up
13.56
years,
we
identified
13,256
cases
10,980
CHD,
2,926
8,809
1,796
Compared
lowest
quartile
participants
high
had
significantly
increased
incident
Specifically,
hazard
ratios
occurring
fourth
versus
first
quartiles
1.19
(95%
confidence
interval:
1.13-1.25)
TyG,
1.35
(1.28-1.42)
TyG-BMI,
1.33
(1.26-1.40)
TyG-WC,
1.39
(1.32-1.46)
TyG-WHtR.
RCS
analyses
indicated
nonlinear
association
outcomes
(all
P
values
nonlinearity
<
0.05),
whereas
there
exhibited
linear
trends
TyG-WHtR
>
0.05,
except
TyG-WC
stroke).
Furthermore,
demonstrated
higher
NRI,
IDI
patients.
especially
TyG-WHtR,
significant
individuals
MASLD.
may
effective
surrogate
predictors
Journal of Health Population and Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
44(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Evidence
concerning
the
effect
of
cardiovascular
health
(CVH)
on
risk
metabolic
dysfunctional-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
scarce.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
association
between
CVH
and
MASLD.
5680
adults
aged
≥
20
years
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
2017-March
2020
were
included.
Life's
essential
8
(LE8)
was
applied
assess
CVH.
Weighted
binary
logistic
regression
employed
calculate
odds
ratio
(OR)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
with
Restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
conducted
explore
dose-response
LE8
its
subscales
scores
Among
participants,
724,
3901,
1055
had
low,
moderate,
high
levels,
respectively,
a
MASLD
diagnosis
prevalence
36.83%.
In
fully
adjusted
model,
ORs
for
0.50
(95%
CI,
0.37–0.69)
participants
moderate
0.21
0.13–0.34)
those
CVH,
when
compared
low
(P
<
0.001
trend).
OR
0.68
0.61–0.77)
each
10-point
increase
in
score.
RCS
model
demonstrated
non-linear
relationship
score
factors
MASLD,
while
linear
found
behaviors
Subgroup
analysis
showed
consistent
negative
correlation
sensitivity
validated
reliability
these
findings.
Higher
associated
lower
Encouraging
adherence
optimal
levels
may
help
mitigate
burden
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Cardiovascular
diseases
represent
the
principal
cause
of
death
and
comorbidity
among
people
with
diabetes.
Ferroptosis,
an
iron-dependent
non-apoptotic
regulated
cellular
characterized
by
lipid
peroxidation,
is
involved
in
pathogenesis
diabetic
cardiovascular
diseases.
The
susceptibility
to
ferroptosis
hearts
possibly
related
myocardial
iron
accumulation,
abnormal
metabolism
excess
oxidative
stress
under
hyperglycemia
conditions.
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
can
be
therapeutic
target
for
This
review
summarizes
ferroptosis-related
mechanisms
novel
choices
targeting
pathways.
Further
study
on
ferroptosis-mediated
cardiac
injury
enhance
our
understanding
pathophysiology
provide
more
potential
choices.
Poultry Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
104(5), С. 105003 - 105003
Опубликована: Март 7, 2025
Fatty
liver
hemorrhage
syndrome
(FLHS)
is
the
most
common
metabolic
diseases
in
laying
hens
during
late-laying
period,
and
it
causes
a
significant
economic
burden
on
poultry
industry.
The
competing
endogenous
RNA
plays
crucial
roles
occurrence
development
of
fatty
liver.
Based
previously
constructed
lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA
networks,
we
selected
axis
ENSGALT00000079786-LPL-miR-143-5p
for
further
study
to
elucidate
its
mechanistic
role
In
this
study,
identified
novel
highly
conserved
lncRNA
(ENSGALT00000079786)
poultry,
which
designated
as
A2ml2
based
chromosomal
location.
Fluorescent
situ
hybridization
(FISH)
revealed
that
was
localized
both
nucleus
cytoplasm.
Dual-luciferase
reporter
assay
validated
targeted
relationship
between
A2ml2,
miR-143-5p,
LPL
gene.
To
analyze
miR-143-5p
function,
overexpression
vector
successfully
transfected
into
Leghorn
male
hepatocellular
(LMH)
cells,
could
remarkably
inhibit
cellular
lipid
deposition
detected
by
oil
red
staining
(P
<
0.01),
opposite
occurred
0.01).
qPCR
demonstrated
an
inverse
correlation
expression
expression,
confirmed
directly
target
A2ml2.
Similarly,
found
miR-143-5p.
investigate
interactions
among
these
three
factors
their
effects
metabolism,
assessed
levels
co-transfecting
with
mimic
binding
site
mutants.
Co-transfection
experiments
showed
diminished
promoting
effect
LPL.
Meanwhile,
has
capacity
mitigate
suppressive
impact
accumulation
LMH
cells.
results
attenuated
hepatic
through
negatively
regulating
enhancing
Our
findings
offer
insights
ceRNA-mediated
FLHS
identify
potential
molecular
biomarker.
Journal of General Internal Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
Abstract
Background
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
and
metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
which
have
a
reciprocal
relationship
compounded
by
obesity,
are
highly
prevalent
in
the
Middle
East
affecting
morbidity,
mortality,
healthcare
costs.
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
assess
severity
of
MASLD
fibrosis
among
adult
Emirati
patients
with
long-standing
T2DM.
Design
Participants
cross-sectional
used
noninvasive
methods
progression
an
cohort
(
N
=
546)
mean
T2DM
duration
16
years.
Main
Measures
Fatty
infiltration
was
assessed
hepatic
steatosis
index
(HSI),
while
fibrosis-4
(FIB-4)
aspartate
aminotransferase/platelet
ratio
(APRI).
Of
those,
108
were
randomly
subjected
ultrasound-based
FibroScan
®
controlled
attenuation
parameter
(CAP)
stiffness
measurement
(LSM).
Key
Results
All
had
fatty
~
83%
being
categorized
as
having
severe
steatosis.
Serum-based
biomarker
panels
detected
significant
2.5%
these
patients.
The
APRI
appeared
be
more
restrictive
detecting
moderate
(1.5%)
than
FIB-4
(25.5%).
CAP
significantly
correlated
LSM,
indicating
that
two
contributed
same
underlying
pathophysiology.
Liver
female
patients,
who
older
higher
body
mass
(BMI)
those
or
no
fibrosis.
They
also
serum
enzymes
likely
age-related
changes
kidney
function.
Interestingly,
both
remained
unaffected
age
T2D
except
for
.
Conclusions
highlights
critical
need
routine
screening
T2DM,
given
high
point
prevalence
(~
83%),
predominantly
women
this
population.
Biomolecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(2), С. 163 - 163
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
correlated
with
an
increased
cardiovascular
risk,
independent
of
other
traditional
risk
factors.
The
mechanisms
underlying
this
pathogenic
link
are
complex
yet
remain
incompletely
elucidated.
Among
these,
the
most
significant
visceral
adiposity,
low-grade
inflammation
and
oxidative
stress,
endothelial
dysfunction,
prothrombotic
status,
insulin
resistance,
dyslipidemia
postprandial
hyperlipemia,
gut
dysbiosis,
genetic
mutations.
Cardiovascular
diseases
leading
cause
death
in
patients
MASLD.
These
have
incidence
coronary
artery
disease,
carotid
structural
functional
cardiac
abnormalities,
valvulopathies,
as
well
arrhythmias
conduction
disorders.
In
review,
we
present
latest
data
on
association
between
MASLD
focusing
that
explain
correlation
these
two
pathologies.
Given
high
rates
morbidity
mortality
among
MASLD,
consider
it
imperative
to
raise
awareness
risks
associated
condition
within
general
population.
Further
research
essential
clarify
linked
This
understanding
may
facilitate
identification
new
diagnostic
prognostic
biomarkers
for
patients,
novel
therapeutic
targets.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
association
between
high-sensitivity
C-reactive
protein
(hsCRP)
levels
and
hepatic
fibrosis
in
patients
with
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
assess
its
predictive
efficacy.
Methods
The
included
1,477
participants
from
United
States
1,531
China
diagnosed
MASLD.
Liver
stiffness
measurement
(LSM)
controlled
attenuation
parameter
(CAP)
were
assessed
by
vibration-controlled
transient
elastography
(VCTE)
evaluate
presence
degree
of
steatosis.
relationship
hsCRP
MASLD
was
examined
using
multivariable-adjusted
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
models.
Additionally,
subgroup
analyses
conducted
potential
heterogeneity
among
different
characteristic
subgroups.
Results
results
demonstrated
a
significant
correlation
elevated
an
increased
risk
fibrosis,
advanced
cirrhosis
US
cohort
(OR
2.22,
1.69,
2.85,
respectively;
all
P
<0.05).
Chinese
consistent
those
cohort,
there
positive
2.53,
3.85,
3.78,
respectively,
<0.001).
RCS
analysis
revealed
non-linear
disparate
inflection
point
values
observed
across
cohorts
(approximately
9
mg/L
4
cohort).
impact
on
varied
subgroups
distinct
characteristics.
Conclusion
present
MASLD,
notable
dose-response
relationships
differences.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Adherence
to
the
Planetary
Health
Diet
Index
(PHDI)
has
been
shown
benefit
both
individual
health
and
planet.
However,
its
impact
on
Metabolic
Dysfunction-Associated
Steatotic
Liver
Disease
(MASLD)
remains
unclear.
This
study
aimed
investigate
relationship
between
PHDI
adherence
MASLD
risk.
We
analyzed
a
cohort
of
15,865
adults
(aged
≥18
years)
using
data
from
National
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES,
2005-2018).
The
was
derived
24-h
dietary
assessments
comprised
scores
15
food
groups.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
used
association
MASLD,
while
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
threshold
analysis
were
employed
explore
potential
non-linear
relationship.
Subgroup
analyses
conducted
assess
influence
various
demographic
clinical
characteristics
observed
associations.
Mediation
performed
evaluate
indirect
effect
weighted
quantile
sum
(WQS)
nutrients
MASLD.
Among
cohort,
6,125
individuals
diagnosed
with
revealed
that
higher
quintile
significantly
associated
reduced
risk
in
fully
adjusted
model
(OR
=
0.610,
95%CI
0.508-0.733,
p
<
0.001).
Notably,
nonlinear
relationships
through
RCS
(p
0.002).
indicated
particularly
effective
reducing
among
females,
those
education
attainment,
living
partner.
WQS
identified
saturated
fatty
acids
as
most
significant
factor
contributing
(weight
0.313).
Additionally,
BMI
waist
circumference
(81.47
87.66%,
respectively)
partially
mediated
risk,
suggesting
operates,
part,
circumference.
remained
robust
across
multiple
sensitivity
analyses.
Our
findings
indicate
is
linked
lower
providing
crucial
insights
for
strategies
at
mitigating
epidemic
simultaneously
fostering
environmental
sustainability.