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Qi L, Groeger M, Sharma A, Goswami I, Chen E, Zhong F, Ram A, Healy K, Hsiao EC, Willenbring H, Stahl A. Adipocyte inflammation is the primary driver of hepatic insulin resistance in a human iPSC-based microphysiological system. Nat Commun 2024; 15:7991. [PMID: 39266553 PMCID: PMC11393072 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52258-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024] Open
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Interactions between adipose tissue, liver and immune system are at the center of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and type 2 diabetes. To address the need for an accurate in vitro model, we establish an interconnected microphysiological system (MPS) containing white adipocytes, hepatocytes and proinflammatory macrophages derived from isogenic human induced pluripotent stem cells. Using this MPS, we find that increasing the adipocyte-to-hepatocyte ratio moderately affects hepatocyte function, whereas macrophage-induced adipocyte inflammation causes lipid accumulation in hepatocytes and MPS-wide insulin resistance, corresponding to initiation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. We also use our MPS to identify and characterize pharmacological intervention strategies for hepatic steatosis and systemic insulin resistance and find that the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist semaglutide improves hepatocyte function by acting specifically on adipocytes. These results establish our MPS modeling the adipose tissue-liver axis as an alternative to animal models for mechanistic studies or drug discovery in metabolic diseases.
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- Lin Qi
- Department of Nutritional Science and Toxicology, College of Natural Resources, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regeneration Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regeneration Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Institute for Human Genetics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Toxicology, College of Natural Resources, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Toxicology, College of Natural Resources, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regeneration Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Institute for Human Genetics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regeneration Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Institute for Human Genetics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
- Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regeneration Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
- Liver Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Toxicology, College of Natural Resources, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA.
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Dayanand Y, Pather R, Xulu N, Booysen I, Sibiya N, Khathi A, Ngubane P. Exploring the Biological Effects of Anti-Diabetic Vanadium Compounds in the Liver, Heart and Brain. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2024; 17:3267-3278. [PMID: 39247428 PMCID: PMC11380877 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s417700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and diabetes-related complications is rapidly increasing worldwide, placing a substantial financial burden on healthcare systems. Approximately 537 million adults are currently diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes globally. However, interestingly, the increasing morbidity rate is primarily influenced by the effects of long-term hyperglycemia on vital organs such as the brain, the liver and the heart rather than the ability of the body to use glucose effectively. This can be attributed to the summation of the detrimental effects of excessive glucose on major vascular systems and the harmful side effects attributed to the current treatment associated with managing the disease. These drugs have been implicated in the onset and progression of cardiovascular disease, hepatocyte injury and cognitive dysfunction, thereby warranting extensive research into alternative treatment strategies. Literature has shown significant progress in utilizing metal-based compounds, specifically those containing transition metals such as zinc, magnesium and vanadium, in managing hyperglycaemia. Amongst these metals, research carried out on vanadium reflected the most promising anti-diabetic efficacy in cell culture and animal studies. This was attributed to the ability to improve glucose management in the bloodstream by enhancing its uptake and metabolism in the kidney, brain, skeletal muscle, heart and liver. Despite this, organic vanadium was considered toxic due to its accumulative characteristics. To alleviate vanadium's toxic nature while subsequently manipulating its therapeutic properties, vanadium complexes were synthesized using either vanadate or vanadyl as a base compound. This review attempts to evaluate organic vanadium salts' therapeutic and toxic effects, highlight vanadium complexes' research and provide insight into the novel dioxidovanadium complex synthesized in our laboratory to alleviate hyperglycaemia-associated macrovascular complications in the brain, heart and liver.
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- Yalka Dayanand
- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Pharmacology Division, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Veličković N, Mićić B, Teofilović A, Milovanovic M, Jovanović M, Djordjevic A, Macut D, Vojnović Milutinović D. Overfeeding in the early postnatal period aggravates inflammation and hepatic insulin sensitivity in the 5α-dihydrotestosterone-induced animal model of PCOS. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1402905. [PMID: 39268230 PMCID: PMC11390438 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1402905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and is closely associated with chronic low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance. To clarify the contribution of prepubertal weight gain to the development of insulin resistance in PCOS, we investigated the effects of early postnatal overfeeding on inflammatory and energy-sensing pathways as well as on markers of insulin signaling in the liver of the PCOS rat model. Methods Obesity induced by overfeeding was achieved by reducing litter size, while the PCOS-like condition was developed by treatment with 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Western blot and qPCR were used to analyze the expression of pro-inflammatory transcription factors and cytokines, as well as markers of the energy sensing and insulin signaling pathways. Results The results showed that hepatic insulin sensitivity was impaired only in DHT-treated rats raised in small litters, as evidenced by increased phosphorylation of IRS1 on Ser307 and decreased expression of total IRS1. Postnatal overfeeding stimulated JNK1 activation independent of hyperandrogenemia; nevertheless, the synergistic effect of both factors triggered NLRP3 activation and increased IL1β expression in the small litter DHT-treated group. This pro-inflammatory state was accompanied by decreased activatory phosphorylation of AMPK and reduced levels of its protein targets. Conclusions Overfeeding in the early postnatal period leads to a decrease in hepatic insulin sensitivity in the rat model of PCOS, which is associated with decreased activation of AMPK and stimulation of the hepatic NLRP3-IL1β signaling pathway. Accordingly, the inhibition of NLRP3 activation could provide a basis for the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
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- Nataša Veličković
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Rocha S, Luísa Corvo M, Freitas M, Fernandes E. Liposomal quercetin: A promising strategy to combat hepatic insulin resistance and inflammation in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Pharm 2024; 661:124441. [PMID: 38977164 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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In type 2 diabetes mellitus, hepatic insulin resistance is intricately associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. Nonetheless, the lack of therapeutic interventions directly targeting hepatic dysfunction represents a notable gap in current treatment options. Flavonoids have been explored due to their potential antidiabetic effects. However, these compounds are associated with low bioavailability and high metabolization. In the present study, four flavonoids, kaempferol, quercetin, kaempferol-7-O-glucoside and quercetin-7-O-glucoside, were studied in a cellular model of hepatic insulin resistance using HepG2 cells. Quercetin was selected as the most promising flavonoid and incorporated into liposomes to enhance its therapeutic effect. Quercetin liposomes had a mean size of 0.12 µm, with an incorporation efficiency of 93 %. Quercetin liposomes exhibited increased efficacy in modulating insulin resistance. This was achieved through the modulation of Akt expression and the attenuation of inflammation, particularly via the NF-κB pathway, as well as the regulation of PGE2 and COX-2 expression. Furthermore, quercetin liposomes displayed a significant advantage over free quercetin in attenuating the production of reactive pro-oxidant species. These findings open new avenues for developing innovative therapeutic strategies to manage diabetes, emphasizing the potential of quercetin liposomes as a promising approach for targeting both hepatic insulin resistance and associated inflammation.
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- Sónia Rocha
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Orsatti CL, Orsatti FL, De Souza JPEA, de Araujo Brito Buttros D, Nahas EAP. Postmenopausal women treated for breast cancer with insulin resistance: clinical, analytical, cross-sectional. Women Health 2024; 64:584-594. [PMID: 39086262 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2024.2383289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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This study aims to investigate the potential association between serum levels of cytokines, HSP60, HSP70 and IR (HOMA-IR) in postmenopausal women. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 381 postmenopausal women, including 94 with a breast cancer diagnosis and 278 without. We analyzed anthropometric and laboratory measurements. Immunoassays were used to measure cytokines (TNF-α, IL-10, and IL-6) as well as heat shock proteins (HSP) 60 and 70 in the serum using the ELISA technique. Women diagnosed with breast cancer showed higher levels of HOMA-IR, IL-6, TNF, and HSP60, and lower levels of IL-10 and HSP70 compared to women without cancer. An association was found between HSP70 and HOMA-IR only in women with breast cancer (β = 0.22, p = .030; without cancer: β = 0.04, p = .404), regardless of age, waist circumference, smoking, and physical activity. No associations were observed between cytokines, HSP60, and HOMA-IR in both groups of women. HSP70 is positively associated with IR in women diagnosed with breast cancer.
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- Claudio Lera Orsatti
- Department of Health Sciences, Universidade do Oeste Paulista - UNOESTE, Jaú, Brazil
- Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Exercise Research Group- PhyNEr, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro - UFTM, Uberaba, Brazil
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil
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- Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Exercise Research Group- PhyNEr, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro - UFTM, Uberaba, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil
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Sonkar R, Ma H, Waxman DJ. Steatotic liver disease induced by TCPOBOP-activated hepatic constitutive androstane receptor: primary and secondary gene responses with links to disease progression. Toxicol Sci 2024; 200:324-345. [PMID: 38710495 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfae057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Constitutive androstane receptor (CAR, Nr1i3), a liver nuclear receptor and xenobiotic sensor, induces drug, steroid, and lipid metabolizing enzymes, stimulates liver hypertrophy and hyperplasia, and ultimately, hepatocellular carcinogenesis. The mechanisms linking early CAR responses to later disease development are poorly understood. Here we show that exposure of CD-1 mice to TCPOBOP (1,4-bis[2-(3,5-dichloropyridyloxy)]benzene), a halogenated xenochemical and selective CAR agonist ligand, induces pericentral steatosis marked by hepatic accumulation of cholesterol and neutral lipid, and elevated circulating alanine aminotransferase, indicating hepatocyte damage. TCPOBOP-induced steatosis was weaker in the pericentral region but stronger in the periportal region in females compared with males. Early (1 day) TCPOBOP transcriptional responses were enriched for CAR-bound primary response genes, and for lipogenesis and xenobiotic metabolism and oxidative stress protection pathways; late (2 weeks) TCPOBOP responses included many CAR binding-independent secondary response genes, with enrichment for macrophage activation, immune response, and cytokine and reactive oxygen species production. Late upstream regulators specific to TCPOBOP-exposed male liver were linked to proinflammatory responses and hepatocellular carcinoma progression. TCPOBOP administered weekly to male mice using a high corn oil vehicle induced carbohydrate-responsive transcription factor (MLXIPL)-regulated target genes, dysregulated mitochondrial respiratory and translation regulatory pathways, and induced more advanced liver pathology. Overall, TCPOBOP exposure recapitulates histological and gene expression changes characteristic of emerging steatotic liver disease, including secondary gene responses in liver nonparenchymal cells indicative of transition to a more advanced disease state. Upstream regulators of both the early and late TCPOBOP response genes include novel biomarkers for foreign chemical-induced metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
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- Ravi Sonkar
- Department of Biology and Bioinformatics Program, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA
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- Department of Biology and Bioinformatics Program, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA
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- Department of Biology and Bioinformatics Program, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA
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Jeon YJ, Han K, Lee SW, Lee JE, Park J, Cho IY, Cho JH, Shin DW. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and risk of esophageal cancer in patients with diabetes mellitus: a nationwide cohort study. Dis Esophagus 2024; 37:doae029. [PMID: 38587429 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doae029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is closely associated with type 2 diabetes and a developing several cancers including esophageal cancer (EC). However, the association between MASLD and EC in diabetic patients has not been investigated. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relation between MASLD and developing EC in diabetic patients. This was a population-based retrospective cohort study of data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). A total of 1,904,468 subjects diagnosed with diabetes who underwent NHIS-provided health checkups from 2009 to 2012 were included. We constructed a Cox proportional hazard model for the association of fatty liver index (FLI) and the risk of EC stratified by potential confounders. Over a mean follow-up duration of 6.9 years, the incidence of EC was higher in the high (≥60) FLI group compared to the low (<30) FLI group (14.4 vs. 13.7 event per 100,000 person-years). The risk of EC correlated with the degree of FLI, particularly in older (P = 0.002), female (P = 0.033), non-smoking (P = 0.002), and non-drinking patients (P = 0.025). Among obese patients, the risk of EC was not associated with FLI; however, the risk of EC was higher in the high FLI group in non-obese patients. Lean MASLD patients had the highest risk of EC (adjusted hazard ratio 1.78; 95% confidence interval, 1.5-2.13). MASLD was associated with an increased risk of EC in diabetic patients, and lean MASLD has the highest risk. Further studies are required to determine the causal relationship between MASLD and EC.
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- Yeong Jeong Jeon
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul
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- University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine/Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine/Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Dave BP, Chorawala MR, Shah IV, Shah NN, Bhagat SU, Prajapati BG, Thakkar PC. From diabetes to diverse domains: the multifaceted roles of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:835. [PMID: 39042283 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09793-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) emerged as a primary treatment for type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), however, their multifaceted effects on various target organs beyond glycemic control opened a new era of treatment. We conducted a comprehensive literature search using databases including Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library to identify clinical, in-vivo, and in-vitro studies focusing on the diverse effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Eligible studies were selected based on their relevance to the varied roles of GLP-1RAs in T2DM management and their impact on other physiological functions. Numerous studies have reported the efficacy of GLP-1RAs in improving outcomes in T2DM, with demonstrated benefits including glucose-dependent insulinotropic actions, modulation of insulin signaling pathways, and reductions in glycemic excursions. Additionally, GLP-1 receptors are expressed in various tissues and organs, suggesting their widespread physiological functions beyond glycemic control potentially include neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and metabolic benefits. However, further scientific studies are still underway to maximize the benefits of GLP-1RAs and to discover additional roles in improving health benefits. This article sought to review not only the actions of GLP1RAs in the treatment of T2DM but also explore its effects on potential targets in other disorders.
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- Bhavarth P Dave
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Opp. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Opp. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Opp. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Opp. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Opp. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Ganpat University, Mehsana, Gujarat, India.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Manaaki Mānawa - The Centre for Heart Research, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand.
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Kanbay M, Copur S, Topçu AU, Guldan M, Ozbek L, Gaipov A, Ferro C, Cozzolino M, Cherney DZI, Tuttle KR. An update review of post-transplant diabetes mellitus: Concept, risk factors, clinical implications and management. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:2531-2545. [PMID: 38558257 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Kidney transplantation is the gold standard therapeutic alternative for patients with end-stage renal disease; nevertheless, it is not without potential complications leading to considerable morbidity and mortality such as post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM). This narrative review aims to comprehensively evaluate PTDM in terms of its diagnostic approach, underlying pathophysiological pathways, epidemiological data, and management strategies. METHODS Articles were retrieved from electronic databases using predefined search terms. Inclusion criteria encompassed studies investigating PTDM diagnosis, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and management strategies. RESULTS PTDM emerges as a significant complication following kidney transplantation, influenced by various pathophysiological factors including peripheral insulin resistance, immunosuppressive medications, infections, and proinflammatory pathways. Despite discrepancies in prevalence estimates, PTDM poses substantial challenges to transplant. Diagnostic approaches, including traditional criteria such as fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and HbA1c, are limited in their ability to capture early PTDM manifestations. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) emerges as a valuable tool, particularly in the early post-transplant period. Management strategies for PTDM remain unclear, within sufficient evidence from large-scale randomized clinical trials to guide optimal interventions. Nevertheless, glucose-lowering agents and life style modifications constitute primary modalities for managing hyperglycemia in transplant recipients. DISCUSSION The complex interplay between PTDM and the transplant process necessitates individualized diagnostic and management approaches. While early recognition and intervention are paramount, modifications to maintenance immunosuppressive regimens based solely on PTDM risk are not warranted, given the potential adverse consequences such as increased rejection risk. Further research is essential to refine management strategies and enhance outcomes for transplant recipients.
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- Mehmet Kanbay
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospitals Birmingham and Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, Renal Division, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Talamonti E, Davegardh J, Kalinovich A, van Beek SMM, Dehvari N, Halleskog C, Bokhari HM, Hutchinson DS, Ham S, Humphrys LJ, Dijon NC, Motso A, Sandstrom A, Zacharewicz E, Mutule I, Suna E, Spura J, Ditrychova K, Stoddart LA, Holliday ND, Wright SC, Lauschke VM, Nielsen S, Scheele C, Cheesman E, Hoeks J, Molenaar P, Summers RJ, Pelcman B, Yakala GK, Bengtsson T. The novel adrenergic agonist ATR-127 targets skeletal muscle and brown adipose tissue to tackle diabesity and steatohepatitis. Mol Metab 2024; 85:101931. [PMID: 38796310 PMCID: PMC11258667 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2024.101931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Simultaneous activation of β2- and β3-adrenoceptors (ARs) improves whole-body metabolism via beneficial effects in skeletal muscle and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Nevertheless, high-efficacy agonists simultaneously targeting these receptors whilst limiting activation of β1-ARs - and thus inducing cardiovascular complications - are currently non-existent. Therefore, we here developed and evaluated the therapeutic potential of a novel β2-and β3-AR, named ATR-127, for the treatment of obesity and its associated metabolic perturbations in preclinical models. METHODS In the developmental phase, we assessed the impact of ATR-127's on cAMP accumulation in relation to the non-selective β-AR agonist isoprenaline across various rodent β-AR subtypes, including neonatal rat cardiomyocytes. Following these experiments, L6 muscle cells were stimulated with ATR-127 to assess the impact on GLUT4-mediated glucose uptake and intramyocellular cAMP accumulation. Additionally, in vitro, and in vivo assessments are conducted to measure ATR-127's effects on BAT glucose uptake and thermogenesis. Finally, diet-induced obese mice were treated with 5 mg/kg ATR-127 for 21 days to investigate the effects on glucose homeostasis, body weight, fat mass, skeletal muscle glucose uptake, BAT thermogenesis and hepatic steatosis. RESULTS Exposure of L6 muscle cells to ATR-127 robustly enhanced GLUT4-mediated glucose uptake despite low intramyocellular cAMP accumulation. Similarly, ATR-127 markedly increased BAT glucose uptake and thermogenesis both in vitro and in vivo. Prolonged treatment of diet-induced obese mice with ATR-127 dramatically improved glucose homeostasis, an effect accompanied by decreases in body weight and fat mass. These effects were paralleled by an enhanced skeletal muscle glucose uptake, BAT thermogenesis, and improvements in hepatic steatosis. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that ATR-127 is a highly effective, novel β2- and β3-ARs agonist holding great therapeutic promise for the treatment of obesity and its comorbidities, whilst potentially limiting cardiovascular complications. As such, the therapeutic effects of ATR-127 should be investigated in more detail in clinical studies.
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Atrogi AB, Tomtebodavagen 6, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Drug Discovery Biology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Drug Discovery Biology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Life Sciences, The Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, The Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; Karolinska Institutet, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Riga, Latvia
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Riga, Latvia
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Riga, Latvia
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; The Centre of Inflammation and Metabolism and Centre for Physical Activity Research, Righospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Excellerate Bioscience, The Triangle, NG2 Business Park, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, The Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; Excellerate Bioscience, The Triangle, NG2 Business Park, Nottingham, UK
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Stockholm, Sweden; Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Stuttgart, Germany; Tübingen University, Tübingen, Germany
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; The Centre of Inflammation and Metabolism and Centre for Physical Activity Research, Righospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; The Centre of Inflammation and Metabolism and Centre for Physical Activity Research, Righospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardio-Vascular Molecular & Therapeutics Translational Research Group, Northside Clinical School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Cardio-Vascular Molecular & Therapeutics Translational Research Group, Northside Clinical School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Queensland University of Technology (QUT), School of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- Drug Discovery Biology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Atrogi AB, Tomtebodavagen 6, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Lee NY, Choi MG, Lee EJ, Koo JH. Interplay between YAP/TAZ and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease progression. Arch Pharm Res 2024; 47:558-570. [PMID: 38874747 PMCID: PMC11217110 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-024-01501-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is becoming an increasingly pressing global health challenge, with increasing mortality rates showing an upward trend. Two million deaths occur annually from cirrhosis and liver cancer together each year. Yes-associated protein (YAP) and transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (TAZ), key effectors of the Hippo signaling pathway, critically regulate tissue homeostasis and disease progression in the liver. While initial studies have shown that YAP expression is normally restricted to cholangiocytes in healthy livers, the activation of YAP/TAZ is observed in other hepatic cells during chronic liver disease. The disease-driven dysregulation of YAP/TAZ appears to be a critical element in the MASLD progression, contributing to hepatocyte dysfunction, inflammation, and fibrosis. In this study, we focused on the complex roles of YAP/TAZ in MASLD and explored how the YAP/TAZ dysregulation of YAP/TAZ drives steatosis, inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Finally, the cell-type-specific functions of YAP/TAZ in different types of hepatic cells, such as hepatocytes, hepatic stellate cells, hepatic macrophages, and biliary epithelial cells are discussed, highlighting the multifaceted impact of YAP/TAZ on liver physiology and pathology.
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- Na Young Lee
- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea.
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Alves-Costa S, Nascimento GG, Peres MA, Li H, Costa SA, Ribeiro CCC, Leite FRM. Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and periodontitis among adults: A population-based cross-sectional study. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:712-721. [PMID: 38454156 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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AIM Investigating the association between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and periodontitis and whether the awareness of diabetes modifies this relationship. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cross-sectional analysis was conducted using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) data involving US adults aged 30-50. Periodontitis was classified according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Periodontology (CDC-AAP), and SSB consumption as dichotomous (<5 or ≥5, <7 or ≥7 and <14 or ≥14 times/week), ordinal and continuous variables. Confounders included family income poverty ratio, education, race/ethnicity, sex, age, food energy intake, smoking and alcohol. Odds ratios (ORs) were obtained by logistic regressions using inverse probability weighting. Effect modification analysis was performed considering self-reported diabetes. RESULTS Among 4473 cases analysed, 198 self-reported diabetes. SSBs were associated with periodontitis when individuals consumed ≥5 (OR 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.30-2.06), ≥7 (OR 1.92; 95% CI = 1.50-2.46) and ≥14 (OR 2.19; 95% CI = 1.50-3.18) times/week. The combined effect of consuming SSBs (≥5 and ≥14 times/week) and self-reported diabetes had less impact than the cumulative effect. CONCLUSIONS SSB consumption was associated with higher odds of periodontitis, and the estimates were reduced among those with awareness of diabetes.
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- Silas Alves-Costa
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
- National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Dorranipour D, Pourjafari F, Malekpour-Afshar R, Basiri M, Hosseini M. Assessment of melatonin's therapeutic effectiveness against hepatic steatosis induced by a high-carbohydrate high-fat diet in rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:2971-2985. [PMID: 37864588 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02784-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
Abstract
Several studies have demonstrated the protective effects of melatonin against metabolic diseases, such as liver steatosis. However, its therapeutic effects have received less scrutiny. The present study aimed to explore melatonin's therapeutic effectiveness in treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induced by a high-carbohydrate high-fat (HCHF) diet in rats. The NAFLD was developed in male Wistar rats using an HCHF diet for 8 weeks. Afterward, they were given melatonin orally for four weeks at doses of 5 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, and 30 mg/kg, along with the HCHF diet. In addition, six age-matched healthy rats received the highest dose of melatonin (30 mg/kg) for the same duration. Rats on the HCHF diet exhibited obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, inflammation, oxidative stress, and liver injury (steatosis). Melatonin treatment at 10 mg/kg and 30 mg/kg reduced body weight, adiposity index, oxidative damage, and inflammation but did not affect impaired glucose metabolism induced by the HCHF diet. Meanwhile, the highest dose of melatonin (30 mg/kg) reduced the liver steatosis index in HCHF rats but caused mild liver damage in healthy rats. In conclusion, using melatonin demonstrated positive outcomes in treating NAFLD induced by the HCHF diet in rats, with no noteworthy effects observed in healthy rats. A moderate dosage of 10 mg/kg of melatonin proved to be a safer and more efficient method for reducing HCHF diet-induced NAFLD in rats. Higher melatonin doses should be cautiously administered due to potential disruptions in lipid metabolism and the risk of liver complications.
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- Davood Dorranipour
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pathology and Stem Cells Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
- Neuroscience Research Center, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
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Jaffar HM, Al‐Asmari F, Khan FA, Rahim MA, Zongo E. Silymarin: Unveiling its pharmacological spectrum and therapeutic potential in liver diseases-A comprehensive narrative review. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:3097-3111. [PMID: 38726410 PMCID: PMC11077231 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Liver diseases, encompassing conditions such as cirrhosis, present a substantial global health challenge with diverse etiologies, including viral infections, alcohol consumption, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The exploration of natural compounds as therapeutic agents has gained traction, notably the herbal remedy milk thistle (Silybum marianum), with its active extract, silymarin, demonstrating remarkable antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in extensive preclinical investigations. It can protect healthy liver cells or those that have not yet sustained permanent damage by reducing oxidative stress and mitigating cytotoxicity. Silymarin, a natural compound with antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and antifibrotic activity, has shown potential in treating liver damage caused by alcohol, NAFLD, drug-induced toxicity, and viral hepatitis. Legalon® is a top-rated medication with excellent oral bioavailability, effective absorption, and therapeutic effectiveness. Its active component, silymarin, has antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties, Eurosil 85® also, a commercial product, has lipophilic properties enhanced by special formulation processes. Silymarin, during clinical trials, shows potential improvements in liver function, reduced mortality rates, and alleviation of symptoms across various liver disorders, with safety assessments showing low adverse effects. Overall, silymarin emerges as a promising natural compound with multifaceted hepatoprotective properties and therapeutic potential in liver diseases.
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- Hafiza Madiha Jaffar
- University Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health SciencesThe University of LahoreLahorePakistan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, College of Agricultural and Food SciencesKing Faisal UniversityAl‐AhsaSaudi Arabia
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- University Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health SciencesThe University of LahoreLahorePakistan
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
- Department of Food Science & Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health SciencesTimes InstituteMultanPakistan
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- Laboratoire de Recherche et d'Enseignement en Santé et Biotechnologies AnimalesUniversité Nazi BONIBobo DioulassoBurkina Faso
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Yasin A, Nguyen M, Sidhu A, Majety P, Spitz J, Asgharpour A, Siddiqui MS, Sperling LS, Quyyumi AA, Mehta A. Liver and cardiovascular disease outcomes in metabolic syndrome and diabetic populations: Bi-directional opportunities to multiply preventive strategies. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2024; 211:111650. [PMID: 38604447 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The incidence and prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are rising globally. MetS and T2DM are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, which is partly related to liver and cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance is central to MetS and T2DM pathophysiology, and drives ectopic fat deposition in the liver, also known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MetS and T2DM are not only risk factors for developing MASLD but are also independently associated with disease progression to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. In addition to the risk of liver disease, MetS and T2DM are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart failure (HF). Importantly, there is a bidirectional relationship between liver and CVD due to shared disease pathophysiology in patients with MetS and T2DM. In this review, we have described studies exploring the relationship of MetS and T2DM with MASLD and CVD, independently. Following this we discuss studies evaluating the interplay between liver and cardiovascular risk as well as pragmatic risk mitigation strategies in this patient population.
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, US
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- Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Fairfax, VA, US
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- Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, US.
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Ouyang G, Wang N, Tong J, Sun W, Yang J, Wu G. Alleviation of taurine on liver injury of type 2 diabetic rats by improving antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28400. [PMID: 38560269 PMCID: PMC10979286 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a serious metabolic disease characterized by insulin resistance and reduced insulin production, which causes abnormally elevated blood glucose. It has been reported that T2DM can enhance oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, and stimulate a variety of complications including liver injury. Studies have shown that taurine has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that can not only ameliorate diabetes but also alleviate liver injury caused by various diseases. However, its effect on liver injury in T2DM is not clear. In our study, a high-fat diet and intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) was used to induce liver injury in T2DM rats, and taurine was given as a treatment. Through the use of HE staining on paraffin sections, ELISA, and qRT-PCR, the effects of taurine on liver pathological alterations, antioxidant capacity, and inflammatory response were investigated. We found that: hepatic transaminase levels of rats were reduced significantly following taurine administration; histopathological observations revealed that the morphology of rat hepatocytes was close to normal, and the number of inflammatory cells around liver vessels was significantly reduced; antioxidant-related indicators were significantly increased, including SOD, CAT, GSH-Px and T-AOC, while related factors of the Nrf2 signalling pathway and its downstream HO-1, NQO1 and γ-GCS were significantly increased; the expression of the JAK2-STAT1 signalling pathway, TLR4/NF-κB signalling pathway and NLRP3 inflammatory vesicle-related factors were significantly reduced. Our results suggest taurine can alleviate T2DM-induced liver injury by improving the antioxidant capacity of the liver and inhibiting macrophage M1-type polarization and the inflammatory response mediated thereby.
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- Guangyi Ouyang
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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Guo B, Yan S, Zhai L, Cheng Y. LncRNA HOTAIR accelerates free fatty acid-induced inflammatory response in HepG2 cells by recruiting SRSF1 to stabilize MLXIPL mRNA. Cytotechnology 2024; 76:259-269. [PMID: 38495293 PMCID: PMC10940554 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-023-00614-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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LncRNA HOTAIR has been reported to be associated with metabolic diseases of the liver. However, the effect of HOTAIR on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) inflammation and its potential mechanism have not been reported. Genes and proteins expression were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot respectively. The level of inflammatory cytokines was assessed by ELISA. HepG2 cell viability was detected by MTT assay. TG level and lipid accumulation were measured by Assay Kit and Oil red O staining, respectively. Direct binding relationship between HOTAIR and Serine/arginine splicing factor 1 (SRSF1), SRSF1 and MLX interacting protein like (MLXIPL) were confirmed by RNA-pull down and RIP assay. HOTAIR was highly expressed in free fatty acids (FFA)-treated HepG2 cells. HOTAIR knockdown alleviated FFA-induced inflammation of HepG2 cells. Then further analysis showed that HOTAIR and SRSF1 had a mutual binding relationship, and HOTAIR maintained MLXIPL mRNA stability via recruiting SRSF1 in HepG2 cells. Moreover, the inhibitory effect of HOTAIR knockdown on FFA-induced inflammation in HepG2 cells was reversed by MLXIPL overexpression. HOTAIR accelerates inflammation of FFA-induced HepG2 cells by recruiting SRSF1 to stabilize MLXIPL mRNA, which will help to find new effective strategies for NAFLD therapy. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10616-023-00614-x.
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- Bo Guo
- School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou Health Science College, Guangzhou, 510450 Guangdong China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280 Guangdong China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou Health Science College, Guangzhou, 510450 Guangdong China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280 Guangdong China
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Khamseh ME, Malek M, Jahangiri S, Nobarani S, Hekmatdoost A, Salavatizadeh M, Soltanieh S, Chehrehgosha H, Taheri H, Montazeri Z, Attaran F, Ismail-Beigi F, Alaei-Shahmiri F. Insulin Resistance/Sensitivity Measures as Screening Indicators of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis. Dig Dis Sci 2024; 69:1430-1443. [PMID: 38438774 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-024-08309-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Measures of insulin resistance (IR)/sensitivity (IS) are emerging tools to identify metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). However, the comprehensive assessment of the performance of various indicators is limited. Moreover, the utility of measures of IR/IS in detecting liver fibrosis remains unclear. AIMS To evaluate the predictive ability of seventeen IR/IS and two beta cell function indices to identify MAFLD and liver fibrosis. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on individuals aged 25-75 years. Transient elastography was used to estimate liver stiffness and controlled attenuation parameter. The following measures were computed: homeostatic model assessment (HOMA/HOMA2) for IR, IS, and beta cell function; QUICKI; Bennett index; glucose/insulin; FIRI; McAuley index; Reynaud index; SPISE index; TyG; TyG-BMI; TyG-WC; TyG-WHtR; TG/HDL; and METS-IR. Subgroup analyses were performed according to age, gender, diabetes status, and body weight. RESULTS A total of 644 individuals were included in our analysis. MAFLD and significant liver fibrosis were detected in 320 (49.7%) and 80 (12.4%) of the participants, respectively. All measures of IR/IS identified MAFLD and liver fibrosis. However, TyG-WC, TyG-BMI, and TyG-WHtR were the top three indicators that identified MAFLD. Measures that include insulin level in their mathematical calculation, namely, Raynaud index, HOMA-IR, HOMA 2-IR, FIRI, and QUICKI had the best performance in identifying liver fibrosis in the entire population, as well as among the study subgroups. CONCLUSIONS TyG-WC, TyG-BMI, and TyG-WHtR were the best predictors of MAFLD. Insulin-based measures had better performances in the detection of advanced fibrosis. This was independent of age, gender, obesity, or diabetes status.
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- Mohammad E Khamseh
- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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Jafari E, Merat S, Anoushiravani A, Radmard AR, Roshandel G, Sharafkhah M, Khoshnia M, Nateghi A, Shiravi Khuzani A, Poustchi H, Malekzadeh R. Prevalence and Characteristics of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease among an Iranian Adult Population with Ethnic and Genetic Diversity: Results of the PolyIran-Liver Study. Middle East J Dig Dis 2024; 16:86-95. [PMID: 39131113 PMCID: PMC11316194 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2024.374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a rising global public health concern. It has been demonstrated that its prevalence and characteristics vary by region and racial/ethnicity. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of MAFLD and its characteristics among Turkmen and non-Turkmen ethnic groups in a multiethnic population region of Iran. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed baseline data for 1614 participants, aged above 50 years, from the PolyIran-Liver trial who were randomly selected from Gonabad city and determined the prevalence of MAFLD and its demographic and metabolic disorders for both the Turkmen and non-Turkmen ethnic groups. Multivariate binary logistic regressions were applied to identify MAFLD-associated factors for men and women separately for the Turkmen and non-Turkmen populations. Results The mean (SD) age of the participants was 59.1(6.7) years. Of the participants, 51.5% (n=831) were men, and 52.9% (n=854) were Turkmen. The prevalence of MAFLD among the overall study population was 39.8% (n=614). It was more common among women (45.8% vs. 34.1% in men, P<0.001), non-Turkmens (43.9% vs. 36.1% in Turkmens, P<0.001), and at age 50-64 (41.5% vs.36.1% in age≥65 P=0.004). The fully adjusted multivariate analysis in sex strata exhibited an independent negative association between Turkmen ethnicity only among men but not among women. The increased waist circumference (WC) was the most common metabolic disorder, observed in more than 95.5% of patients with MAFLD (P<0.001). Multivariate analysis in sex/ethnic strata with adjustment for potential confounders revealed an independent association of MAFLD with increased WC, insulin resistance, impaired fasting glucose/diabetes type 2, and high alanine aminotransferase (ALT) among women in both ethnic groups while with elevated triglyceride (TG) only among Turkmen and high body mass index (BMI) only among non-Turkmen women. Increased WC had the strongest independent association with MAFLD among women and the highest odds ratio (OR) with MAFLD in Turkmen women (OR: 6.10; 95% CI 1.56-23.86 vs. 4.80 in non-Turkmen women). Among men, MAFLD was independently associated with insulin resistance, high BMI, and high ALT in both ethnic groups and elevated TG only in non-Turkmen men (all P<0.001). Insulin resistance had the strongest independent OR with MAFLD among men with similar size in both ethnic groups (4.68 [95% CI 2.56-8.55]) in non-Turkmen men and 4.37 (95% CI 2.27-8.42 in Turkmen men). Conclusion This study revealed the high prevalence of MAFLD with a sex and ethnic disparity in the middle-aged population of Gonabad city. Further research is needed to understand the factors contributing to the higher prevalence of MAFLD in this region, particularly in women. Furthermore, considering the diverse ethnic population of Iran, it is suggested that future investigations on the sex and ethnic aspects of MAFLD in the Iranian population be conducted to provide targeted prevention strategies better suited for the Iranian population.
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- Elham Jafari
- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Disease Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Disease Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Research and Development Department, Alborz-Darou Pharmaceutical Co., Ghazvin, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Disease Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Disease Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Charlot A, Bringolf A, Mallard J, Charles AL, Niederhoffer N, Duteil D, Pagano AF, Geny B, Zoll J. Hypercaloric low-carbohydrate high-fat diet protects against the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in obese mice in contrast to isocaloric Western diet. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1366883. [PMID: 38571752 PMCID: PMC10987868 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1366883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Objective Obesity and metabolic complications, such as type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), are one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. The major role of high sugar and carbohydrate consumption rather than caloric intake in obesity and NAFLD pathophysiology remains a subject of debate. A low-carbohydrate but high-fat diet (LCHFD) has shown promising results in obesity management, but its effects in preventing NAFLD need to be detailed. This study aims to compare the effects of a LCHFD with a high-fat high-sugar obesogenic Western diet (WD) on the progression of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Methods Male C57BL/6J mice were initially fed a WD for 10 weeks. Subsequently, they were either switched to a LCHFD or maintained on the WD for an additional 6 weeks. Hepatic effects of the diet were explored by histological staining and RT-qPCR. Results After the initial 10 weeks WD feeding, LCHF diet demonstrated effectiveness in halting weight gain, maintaining a normal glucose tolerance and insulin levels, in comparison to the WD-fed mice, which developed obesity, glucose intolerance, increased insulin levels and induced NAFLD. In the liver, LCHFD mitigated the accumulation of hepatic triglycerides and the increase in Fasn relative gene expression compared to the WD mice. Beneficial effects of the LCHFD occurred despite a similar calorie intake compared to the WD mice. Conclusion Our results emphasize the negative impact of a high sugar/carbohydrate and lipid association for obesity progression and NAFLD development. LCHFD has shown beneficial effects for NAFLD management, notably improving weight management, and maintaining a normal glucose tolerance and liver health.
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- Anouk Charlot
- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR 3072, “Mitochondrie, Stress oxydant et Plasticité musculaire”, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR 3072, “Mitochondrie, Stress oxydant et Plasticité musculaire”, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR 3072, “Mitochondrie, Stress oxydant et Plasticité musculaire”, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Institute of Cancerology Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), Strasbourg, France
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- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR 3072, “Mitochondrie, Stress oxydant et Plasticité musculaire”, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR7296, NeuroCardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory (LPTNC), University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, Inserm, IGBMC UMR 7104-UMR-S 1258, Illkirch, France
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- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR 3072, “Mitochondrie, Stress oxydant et Plasticité musculaire”, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR 3072, “Mitochondrie, Stress oxydant et Plasticité musculaire”, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Service de Physiologie et explorations fonctionnelles, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Biomedicine Research Center of Strasbourg (CRBS), UR 3072, “Mitochondrie, Stress oxydant et Plasticité musculaire”, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Service de Physiologie et explorations fonctionnelles, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Khalil MAM, Sadagah NM, Tan J, Syed FO, Chong VH, Al-Qurashi SH. Pros and cons of live kidney donation in prediabetics: A critical review and way forward. World J Transplant 2024; 14:89822. [PMID: 38576756 PMCID: PMC10989475 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v14.i1.89822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/15/2024] Open
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There is shortage of organs, including kidneys, worldwide. Along with deceased kidney transplantation, there is a significant rise in live kidney donation. The prevalence of prediabetes (PD), including impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance, is on the rise across the globe. Transplant teams frequently come across prediabetic kidney donors for evaluation. Prediabetics are at risk of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular events, stroke, neuropathy, retinopathy, dementia, depression and nonalcoholic liver disease along with increased risk of all-cause mortality. Unfortunately, most of the studies done in prediabetic kidney donors are retrospective in nature and have a short follow up period. There is lack of prospective long-term studies to know about the real risk of complications after donation. Furthermore, there are variations in recommendations from various guidelines across the globe for donations in prediabetics, leading to more confusion among clinicians. This increases the responsibility of transplant teams to take appropriate decisions in the best interest of both donors and recipients. This review focuses on pathophysiological changes of PD in kidneys, potential complications of PD, other risk factors for development of type 2 diabetes, a review of guidelines for kidney donation, the potential role of diabetes risk score and calculator in kidney donors and the way forward for the evaluation and selection of prediabetic kidney donors.
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- Muhammad Abdul Mabood Khalil
- Center of Renal Diseases and Transplantation, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, Jeddah 23311, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Renal Diseases and Transplantation, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, Jeddah 23311, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nephrology, RIPAS Hospital Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Muara BA1710, Brunei Darussalam
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- Center of Renal Diseases and Transplantation, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, Jeddah 23311, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1710, Brunei Darussalam
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- Center of Renal Diseases and Transplantation, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, Jeddah 23311, Saudi Arabia
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Fajkić A, Jahić R, Hadžović-Džuvo A, Lepara O. Adipocytokines as Predictors of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Development in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. Cureus 2024; 16:e55673. [PMID: 38455340 PMCID: PMC10917643 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common chronic liver condition. Due to pathophysiological processes, MASLD's relation to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is still unclear, especially when the role of adipocytokines is taken into consideration. OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine the potential predictive value of adiponectin and resistin for MASLD in T2DM. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a two-year study, 71 T2DM patients were categorized into MASLD-T2DM and non-MASLD-T2DM groups according to MASLD development. Serum samples were tested for resistin, adiponectin, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting glucose, and triglycerides. An appropriate equation is used to calculate the adiponectin/resistin (A/R) index. The optimal cut-off values for differentiating MASLD patients from non-MASLD patients were determined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and the corresponding areas under the curve (AUC). To predict the onset of MASLD in patients with T2DM, a logistic regression analysis was performed. RESULTS There were significant differences in adiponectin (p<0.001), resistin (p<0.001), and A/R index (p<0.001) between T2DM individuals with and without MASLD. The ROC curve for resistin produced an AUC of 0.997 (p<0.001) with a sensitivity of 96.1% and a specificity of 100% for the cut-off point of 253.15. Adiponectin (OR, 0.054; 95% CI, 0.011-0.268; p<0.001) and resistin (OR, 1.745; 95% CI, 1.195-2,548; p=0.004) were found to be independent predictors for MASLD by logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSION This study confirms the potential of adiponectin and resistin as predictors of MASLD development in T2DM.
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- Almir Fajkić
- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Medicine, Sarajevo, BIH
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital "Prim. Dr. Abdulah Nakas", Sarajevo, BIH
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- Department of Human Physiology, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Medicine, Sarajevo, BIH
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- Department of Human Physiology, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Medicine, Sarajevo, BIH
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Cho SY, Choi JS, Jung UJ. Effects of Ecklonia stolonifera Extract on Metabolic Dysregulation in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice. J Med Food 2024; 27:242-249. [PMID: 38354279 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2023.k.0252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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This study aimed to test the hypothesis that long-term and low-dose supplementation with an ethanol extract of Ecklonia stolonifera may confer protection against high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity in mice. Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into two groups, one of which was fed an HFD (40 kcal% fat) and the other an HFD+E. stolonifera (0.006%, w/w, ∼5 mg/kg body weight/day) for 16 weeks. E. stolonifera supplementation significantly reduced body weight from week 3 and until the end of the experiment. E. stolonifera-supplemented mice also exhibited lower fat mass (epididymal, perirenal, and mesenteric fat) and smaller adipocyte size than HFD control mice. The two groups displayed similar food intakes, but E. stolonifera markedly decreased lipogenesis and increased lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation in adipose tissue. Moreover, E. stolonifera significantly decreased plasma and hepatic lipid levels, hepatic lipid droplet accumulation, plasma aminotransferase levels, and liver weight by decreasing lipogenesis and increasing fatty acid oxidation. As E. stolonifera-supplemented mice showed improvements in hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and inflammation, compared to control mice, it is possible that the beneficial effects of E. stolonifera on obesity might be associated with decreased inflammation and insulin resistance. Collectively, these results indicate that E. stolonifera could be used as a novel means of preventing and treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders.
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- Su Yeon Cho
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pukyong National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pukyong National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pukyong National University, Busan, Korea
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ZHI G, SHAO B, ZHENG T, JI S, LI J, DANG Y, LIU F, WANG D. Efficacy of Ganshuang granules on non-alcoholic fatty liver and underlying mechanism: a network pharmacology and experimental verification. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2024; 44:122-130. [PMID: 38213247 PMCID: PMC10774728 DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.20231215.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential pharmacological mechanisms of Ganshuang granules (, GSG) in treating non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD). METHODS All the active components and targets of GSG were retrieved from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform. Protein-Protein interaction network, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes and Gene Ontology function annotation of common targets were analyzed to predict the mechanisms of action of GSG in the treatment of NAFLD. Then, the mouse models of NAFLD were constructed in a diet-induced manner and treated with GSG. The levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) pathway-related proteins in the liver of mice in each group were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and Western blot, respectively. RESULTS Network pharmacology revealed a total of 159 potential targets of GSG for the treatment of NAFLD. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway may be involved during GSG treatment of NAFLD. Further experiments showed that the significantly decreased alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total cholesterol, triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in NAFLD model mice serum after GSG treatment, as well as the expression levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in the liver. Furthermore, drug intervention increased the protein expression levels of phosphorylated-PI3K (P-PI3K) and P-AKT in the liver of the model group mice, and decreased the protein expression level of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1. CONCLUSION We found that GSG is effective in treating NAFLD and the potential therapeutic targets may be involved in PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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- Guoguo ZHI
- 1 School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- 1 School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- 1 School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- 1 School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- 1 School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- 2 Shanxi Buchang Pharmaceutical Company, Limited, Xi’an 712000, China
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- 2 Shanxi Buchang Pharmaceutical Company, Limited, Xi’an 712000, China
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- 1 School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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Mustika S, Santosaningsih D, Handayani D, Rudijanto A. Impact of multiple different high-fat diets on metabolism, inflammatory markers, dysbiosis, and liver histology: study on NASH rat model induced diet. F1000Res 2023; 12:180. [PMID: 39229607 PMCID: PMC11369591 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.129645.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2024] Open
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Background The spectrum of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), can lead to advanced liver disease. It is known that a variety of diets play a significant role in the development of NAFLD/NASH. The goal of this study was to determine the most appropriate composition of diet to induce NASH in an animal model. Methods This research used Rattus norvegicus strain Wistar (n=27), which were divided into four groups and given each diet for 12 weeks: normal diet (ND, n=7), high-fat diet (HFD, n=6), western diet (WD, n=7), and high-fat-high-fructose diet (HFHFD, n=7). Subjects were monitored for changes in body weight. Blood samples were collected for biochemical analysis, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglyceride, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), hepatic lipase, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Fecal samples were taken for short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) analysis. Liver histology was assessed using NAS (NAFLD activity score). A statistical comparison test was carried out using the one-way ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis test. Results The highest average body weight was observed in the WD group (346.14 g). Liver enzymes, LDL, triglyceride, propionic acid, and acetic acid did not show significantly differences among the groups. TNF-α, IL-6, and hepatic lipase were significant (p = 0.000; p = 0.000; p = 0.004) and the highest level recorded in the HFD group. Butyrate acid level also showed significances (p = 0.021) with the lowest concentration seen in the HFHFD group (4.77 mMol/g). Only WD and HFHFD had a NAS ≥ 5 (14% and 14%). The highest percentage of borderline NAS was found in WD (57%). Conclusions WD feeding is the most appropriate diet type to induce NASH in rats as it influences metabolic, inflammatory, dysbiosis, and liver histology of rats.
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- Syifa Mustika
- Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Jl. Veteran, 65145, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Jl. Veteran, 65145, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Jl. Veteran, 65145, Indonesia
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- Endocrine Metabolic & Diabetes Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya - Dr Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang, Jl. Veteran, 65145, Indonesia
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Mahachai N, Washirasaksiri C, Ariyakunaphan P, Kositamongkol C, Sitasuwan T, Tinmanee R, Auesomwang C, Sayabovorn N, Chaisathaphol T, Phisalprapa P, Charatcharoenwitthaya P, Srivanichakorn W. Clinical Predictive Score for Identifying Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Individuals with Prediabetes Using Transient Elastography. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7617. [PMID: 38137686 PMCID: PMC10743615 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Scoring systems for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in individuals with prediabetes have not been extensively explored. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of MASLD and to develop predictive tools for its detection in high cardiometabolic people with prediabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted using baseline data from the prediabetes cohort. All participants underwent transient elastography to assess liver stiffness. MASLD was defined using a controlled attenuation parameter value > 275 dB/m and/or a liver stiffness measurement ≥ 7.0 kPa. Cases with secondary causes of hepatic steatosis were excluded. Out of 400 participants, 375 were included. The observed prevalence of MASLD in individuals with prediabetes was 35.7%. The most effective predictive model included FPG ≥ 110 mg/dL; HbA1c ≥ 6.0%; sex-specific cutoffs for HDL; ALT ≥ 30 IU/L; and BMI levels. This model demonstrated good predictive performance with an AUC of 0.80 (95% CI 0.73-0.86). At a cutoff value of 4.5, the sensitivity was 70.7%, the specificity was 72.3%, the PPV was 58.8%, and the NPV was 81.5%. Our predictive model is practical, easy to use, and relies on common parameters. The scoring system should aid clinicians in determining when further investigations of MASLD are warranted among individuals with prediabetes, especially in settings with limited resources.
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- Nutthachoke Mahachai
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand;
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; (C.W.); (P.P.)
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Iannone V, Babu AF, Lok J, Gómez-Gallego C, D'Auria G, Vazquez-Uribe R, Vaaben TH, Bongers M, Mikkonen S, Vaittinen M, Tikkanen I, Kettunen M, Klåvus A, Sehgal R, Kaminska D, Pihlajamaki J, Hanhineva K, El-Nezami H, Sommer MOA, Kolehmainen M. Changes in liver metabolic pathways demonstrate efficacy of the combined dietary and microbial therapeutic intervention in MASLD mouse model. Mol Metab 2023; 78:101823. [PMID: 37839774 PMCID: PMC10618820 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most prevalent liver disease globally, yet no therapies are approved. The effects of Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 expressing aldafermin, an engineered analog of the intestinal hormone FGF19, in combination with dietary change were investigated as a potential treatment for MASLD. METHODS MASLD was induced in C57BL/6J male mice by American lifestyle-induced obesity syndrome diet and then switched to a standard chow diet for seven weeks. In addition to the dietary change, the intervention group received genetically engineered E. coli Nissle expressing aldafermin, while control groups received either E. coli Nissle vehicle or no treatment. MASLD-related plasma biomarkers were measured using an automated clinical chemistry analyzer. The liver steatosis was assessed by histology and bioimaging analysis using Fiji (ImageJ) software. The effects of the intervention in the liver were also evaluated by RNA sequencing and liquid-chromatography-based non-targeted metabolomics analysis. Pathway enrichment studies were conducted by integrating the differentially expressed genes from the transcriptomics findings with the metabolites from the metabolomics results using Ingenuity pathway analysis. RESULTS After the intervention, E. coli Nissle expressing aldafermin along with dietary changes reduced body weight, liver steatosis, plasma aspartate aminotransferase, and plasma cholesterol levels compared to the two control groups. The integration of transcriptomics with non-targeted metabolomics analysis revealed the downregulation of amino acid metabolism and related receptor signaling pathways potentially implicated in the reduction of hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance. Moreover, the downregulation of pathways linked to lipid metabolism and changes in amino acid-related pathways suggested an overall reduction of oxidative stress in the liver. CONCLUSIONS These data support the potential for using engineered microbial therapeutics in combination with dietary changes for managing MASLD.
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- Valeria Iannone
- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland; Afekta Technologies Ltd., Microkatu 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Sequencing and Bioinformatics Service, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, FISABIO, 46020 Valencia, Spain; CIBER in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029, Madrid, Spain
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- Technical University of Denmark, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Technical University of Denmark, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Technical University of Denmark, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- University Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland
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- Biomedical Imaging Unit, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211, Kuopio, Finland
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- Afekta Technologies Ltd., Microkatu 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland; Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland; Department of Medicine, Endocrinology and Clinical Nutrition, Kuopio University Hospital, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland; Afekta Technologies Ltd., Microkatu 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland; Department of Life Technologies, Food Sciences Unit, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland; University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Area, School of Biological Sciences, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Technical University of Denmark, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, 70200 Kuopio, Finland
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Wang TH, Li JB, Tian YG, Zheng JX, Li XD, Guo SZ. Association of TNF-α, IGF-1, and IGFBP-1 levels with the severity of osteopenia in mice with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:915. [PMID: 38041076 PMCID: PMC10691127 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04385-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUNDS Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) exhibits a close association with osteoporosis. This work aims to assess the potential effects of NAFLD on the progression of osteopenia in animal models. METHODS Forty-eight C57BL/6 female mice were randomly divided to wild-type (WT) group and high-fat diet (HFD) group. The corresponding detections were performed after sacrifice at 16, 24 and 32 weeks, respectively. RESULTS At 16 weeks, an remarkable increase in body weight and lipid aggregation in the hepatocytes of HFD group was observed compared to the WT group, while the bone structure parameters showed no significant difference. At 24 weeks, the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in NAFLD mice were significantly increased, while the level of osteoprotegerin mRNA in bone tissue was decreased, and the level of receptor activator of nuclear factor Kappa-B ligand mRNA was increased. Meanwhile, the function of osteoclasts was increased, and the bone microstructure parameters showed significant changes. At 32 weeks, in the HFD mice, the mRNA levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), runt-related transcription factor 2, and osterix mRNA were reduced, while the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) level was increased. Simultaneously, the osteoblast function was decreased, and the differences of bone structure parameters were more significant, showing obvious osteoporosis. CONCLUSIONS The bone loss in HFD mice is pronounced as NAFLD progresses, and the changes of the TNF-α, IL-6, IGF-1, and IGFBP-1 levels may play critical roles at the different stages of NAFLD in HFD.
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- Tong-Hao Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin; The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases; Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin; Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases; Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin; Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Tianjin, 300170, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin; The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases; Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin; Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin; The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases; Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin; Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin; The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases; Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin; Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin; The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases; Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin; Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China.
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Song J, Ren L, Ren Z, Ren X, Qi Y, Qin Y, Zhang X, Ren Y, Li Y. SIRT1-dependent mitochondrial biogenesis supports therapeutic effects of 4-butyl-polyhydroxybenzophenone compounds against NAFLD. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 260:115728. [PMID: 37625288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The mitochondria have been identified as key targets in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most prevalent chronic liver damage diseases globally. Meanwhile, the biological information analysis in this study revealed that SIRT1, PPARG, PPARA, and PPARGC1A (mitochondrial biogenesis-related proteins) were NAFLD therapeutic targets. Therefore, the design and synthesis of targeted drugs that promote mitochondrial biogenesis and improve mitochondrial function are particularly important for NAFLD treatment. Recently, we introduced butyls, hydroxyls, and halogens to benzophenone and synthesized a series of NAFLD-related 4-butylpolyhydroxybenzophenone compounds, aiming at investigating the hepatoprotective activity from the aspect of mitochondrial biogenesis. The structure-activity relationship demonstrated that hydroxyl and ketone groups were active groups interacting with mitochondrial biogenesis proteins (SIRT1 and PGC1α), and the activity was stronger when the o-hydroxyl group was present on the benzene ring. In contrast, the activity was little affected by the presence of the p-hydroxyl group, m-hydroxyl group, butyl group type, or halogen. In addition, in vitro studies confirmed that these compounds could directly bind to SIRT1 and PGC1α, markedly promote their interaction, significantly increase the expression of proteins and genes related to mitochondrial biogenesis (SIRT1, PGC1α, NRF1, TFAM, COX1, and ND6) and subsequently ameliorate mitochondria dysfunction, which was evidenced by the decreased ROS, upregulated ATP production, increased MMP, and enhanced mitochondrial number. According to the outcomes of our in vitro and in vivo experiments, 4-butyl-polyhydroxybenzophenone compounds could also effectively reduce the formation of lipid droplets and liver injury index (ALT, AST, LDH, AKP, γ-GT, and GDH) and improve the level of antioxidant enzymes (GSH and SOD). Particularly, the treatment of these compounds after a high-fat diet could significantly reduce body weight, decrease liver coefficient, attenuate liver damage, and ameliorate lipid accumulation in rat liver, demonstrating their therapeutic effects on NAFLD. Mechanistically, 4-butyl-polyhydroxybenzophenone compounds promoted mitochondrial biogenesis and eventually prevented NAFLD liver injury by activating the PGC1α signaling pathway in a SIRT1-dependent manner, which was strongly supported by SIRT1 inhibitor EX527.
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- Jiayu Song
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China; School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, PR China.
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Vesković M, Šutulović N, Hrnčić D, Stanojlović O, Macut D, Mladenović D. The Interconnection between Hepatic Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease-The Transition from an Adipocentric to Liver-Centric Approach. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:9084-9102. [PMID: 37998747 PMCID: PMC10670061 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45110570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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The central mechanism involved in the pathogenesis of MAFLD is insulin resistance with hyperinsulinemia, which stimulates triglyceride synthesis and accumulation in the liver. On the other side, triglyceride and free fatty acid accumulation in hepatocytes promotes insulin resistance via oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, lipotoxicity, and the increased secretion of hepatokines. Cytokines and adipokines cause insulin resistance, thus promoting lipolysis in adipose tissue and ectopic fat deposition in the muscles and liver. Free fatty acids along with cytokines and adipokines contribute to insulin resistance in the liver via the activation of numerous signaling pathways. The secretion of hepatokines, hormone-like proteins, primarily by hepatocytes is disturbed and impairs signaling pathways, causing metabolic dysregulation in the liver. ER stress and unfolded protein response play significant roles in insulin resistance aggravation through the activation of apoptosis, inflammatory response, and insulin signaling impairment mediated via IRE1/PERK/ATF6 signaling pathways and the upregulation of SREBP 1c. Circadian rhythm derangement and biological clock desynchronization are related to metabolic disorders, insulin resistance, and NAFLD, suggesting clock genes as a potential target for new therapeutic strategies. This review aims to summarize the mechanisms of hepatic insulin resistance involved in NAFLD development and progression.
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- Milena Vesković
- Institute of Pathophysiology “Ljubodrag Buba Mihailovic”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Institute of Medical Physiology “Richard Burian”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (N.Š.); (D.H.); (O.S.)
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- Institute of Medical Physiology “Richard Burian”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (N.Š.); (D.H.); (O.S.)
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- Institute of Medical Physiology “Richard Burian”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (N.Š.); (D.H.); (O.S.)
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- Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Institute of Pathophysiology “Ljubodrag Buba Mihailovic”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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Haeri MR. Diabetes and diabesity in the view of proteomics, drug, and plant-derived remedies. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 28:77. [PMID: 38152069 PMCID: PMC10751518 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_487_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Diabetes and obesity are highly prevalent in the world. Proteomics is a promising approach to better understanding enzymes, proteins, and signaling molecules involved in diabetes processes which help recognize the basis of the disease better and find suitable new treatments. This study aimed to summarize the molecular mechanisms from the beginning of insulin secretion in response to stimuli to the pathology of the insulin signaling pathway and, finally, the mechanisms of drugs/chemicals remedies that affect this process. The titles and subtitles of this process were determined, and then for each of them, the articles searched in PubMed and ScienceDirect were used. This review article starts the discussion with the molecular basis of insulin biosynthesis, secretion, insulin's mechanism of action, and molecular aspect of diabetes and diabesity (a new term showing the relation between diabetes and obesity) and ends with the drug and plant-derived intervention for hyperglycemia.
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- Mohammad Reza Haeri
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
- Reference Laboratory, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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Hee SW, Chang YC, Su L, Chen IJ, Jeng YM, Hsieh ML, Chang YC, Li FA, Liao D, Chen SM, Chuang LM. 15-keto-PGE 2 alleviates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis through its covalent modification of NF-κB factors. iScience 2023; 26:107997. [PMID: 37810249 PMCID: PMC10551900 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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15-keto-PGE2 is one of the eicosanoids with anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we demonstrated that 15-keto-PGE2 post-translationally modified the nuclear factor κ-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) subunits p105/p50 and p65 at Cys59 and Cys120 sites, respectively, hence inhibiting the activation of NF-κB signaling in macrophages. In mice fed a high-fat and high-sucrose diet (HFHSD), 15-keto-PGE2 treatment reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and fasting glucose levels. In mice with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) induced by a prolonged HFHSD, 15-keto-PGE2 treatment significantly decreased liver inflammation, lowered serum levels of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transferase (AST), and inhibited macrophage infiltration. It also reduced lipid droplet size and downregulated key regulators of lipogenesis. These findings highlight the potential of 15-keto-PGE2, through NF-κB modification, in preventing the development and progression of steatohepatitis, emphasizing the significance of endogenous lipid mediators in the inflammatory response.
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- Siow-Wey Hee
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medical Genomics and Proteomics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Molecular Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Molecular Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pathology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pathology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medical Genomics and Proteomics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Graduate Institute of Molecular Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Genomics and Proteomics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Molecular Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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Jung DJ. Association between fatty liver disease and hearing impairment in Korean adults: a retrospective cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF YEUNGNAM MEDICAL SCIENCE 2023; 40:402-411. [PMID: 37376734 PMCID: PMC10626306 DOI: 10.12701/jyms.2023.00304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND We hypothesized that fatty liver disease (FLD) is associated with a high prevalence of hearing loss (HL) owing to metabolic disturbances. This study aimed to evaluate the association between FLD and HL in a large sample of the Korean population. METHODS We used a dataset of adults who underwent routine voluntary health checkups (n=21,316). Fatty liver index (FLI) was calculated using Bedogni's equation. The patients were divided into two groups: the non-FLD (NFLD) group (n=18,518, FLI <60) and the FLD group (n=2,798, FLI ≥60). Hearing thresholds were measured using an automatic audiometer. The average hearing threshold (AHT) was calculated as the pure-tone average at four frequencies (0.5, 1, 2, and 3 kHz). HL was defined as an AHT of >40 dB. RESULTS HL was observed in 1,370 (7.4%) and 238 patients (8.5%) in the NFLD and FLD groups, respectively (p=0.041). Compared with the NFLD group, the odds ratio for HL in the FLD group was 1.16 (p=0.040) and 1.46 (p<0.001) in univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, respectively. Linear regression analyses revealed that FLI was positively associated with AHT in both univariate and multivariate analyses. Analyses using a propensity score-matched cohort showed trends similar to those using the total cohort. CONCLUSION FLD and FLI were associated with poor hearing thresholds and HL. Therefore, active monitoring of hearing impairment in patients with FLD may be helpful for early diagnosis and treatment of HL in the general population.
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- Da Jung Jung
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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Bourebaba L, Serwotka-Suszczak A, Bourebaba N, Zyzak M, Marycz K. The PTP1B Inhibitor Trodusquemine (MSI-1436) Improves Glucose Uptake in Equine Metabolic Syndrome Affected Liver through Anti-Inflammatory and Antifibrotic Activity. Int J Inflam 2023; 2023:3803056. [PMID: 37808009 PMCID: PMC10560121 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3803056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background Hyperactivation of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP1B) has been associated with several metabolic malfunctions ranging from insulin resistance, metaflammation, lipotoxicity, and hyperglycaemia. Liver metabolism failure has been proposed as a core element in underlying endocrine disorders through persistent inflammation and highly fibrotic phenotype. Methods In this study, the outcomes of PTP1B inhibition using trodusquemine (MSI-1436) on key equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)-related alterations including inflammation, fibrosis, and glucose uptake have been analyzed in liver explants collected from EMS-affected horses using various analytical techniques, namely, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, and Western blot. Results PTP1B inhibition using trodusquemine resulted in decreased proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6) release from liver and PBMC affected by EMS and regulated expression of major proinflammatory microRNAs such as miR-802 and miR-211. Moreover, MSI-1436 enhanced the anti-inflammatory profile of livers by elevating the expression of IL-10 and IL-4 and activating CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells in treated PBMC. Similarly, the inhibitor attenuated fibrogenic pathways in the liver by downregulating TGF-β/NOX1/4 axis and associated MMP-2/9 overactivation. Interestingly, PTP1B inhibition ameliorated the expression of TIMP-1 and Smad7, both important antifibrotic mediators. Furthermore, application of MSI-1436 was found to augment the abundance of glycosylated Glut-2, which subsequently expanded the glucose absorption in the EMS liver, probably due to an enhanced Glut-2 stability and half-life onto the plasma cell membranes. Conclusion Taken together, the presented data suggest that the PTP1B inhibition strategy and the use of its specific inhibitor MSI-1436 represents a promising option for the improvement of liver tissue integrity and homeostasis in the course of EMS and adds more insights for ongoing clinical trials for human MetS management.
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- Lynda Bourebaba
- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, Wrocław 50-375, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, Wrocław 50-375, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, Wrocław 50-375, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, Wrocław 50-375, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, Wrocław 50-375, Poland
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology, Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95516, USA
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Guo GJ, Yao F, Lu WP, Xu HM. Gut microbiome and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: Current status and potential applications. World J Hepatol 2023; 15:867-882. [PMID: 37547030 PMCID: PMC10401411 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v15.i7.867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is one of the most common chronic liver diseases worldwide. In recent years, the occurrence rate of MAFLD has been on the rise, mainly due to lifestyle changes, high-calorie diets, and imbalanced dietary structures, thereby posing a threat to human health and creating heavy social and economic burdens. With the development of 16S sequencing and integrated multi-omics analysis, the role of the gut microbiota (GM) and its metabolites in MAFLD has been further recognized. The GM plays a role in digestion, energy metabolism, vitamin synthesis, the prevention of pathogenic bacteria colonisation, and immunoregulation. The gut-liver axis is one of the vital links between the GM and the liver. Toxic substances in the intestine can enter the liver through the portal vascular system when the intestinal barrier is severely damaged. The liver also influences the GM in various ways, such as bile acid circulation. The gut-liver axis is essential in maintaining the body’s normal physiological state and plays a role in the onset and prognosis of many diseases, including MAFLD. This article reviews the status of the GM and MAFLD and summarizes the GM characteristics in MAFLD. The relationship between the GM and MAFLD is discussed in terms of bile acid circulation, energy metabolism, micronutrients, and signalling pathways. Current MAFLD treatments targeting the GM are also listed.
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- Gong-Jing Guo
- Gastroenterology Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518172, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Science and Education, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510370, Guangdong Province, China
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- The First Clinical School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, Guangdong Province, China
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Tutunchi H, Arefhosseini S, Nomi-Golzar S, Ebrahimi-Mameghani M. Effects of Hydroxycitric Acid Supplementation on Body Composition, Obesity Indices, Appetite, Leptin, and Adiponectin of Women with NAFLD on a Calorie-Restricted Diet. Int J Clin Pract 2023; 2023:6492478. [PMID: 37476001 PMCID: PMC10356186 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6492478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Background This trial assessed the effects of a calorie-restricted diet (CRD) with hydroxycitric acid (HCA) supplementation on appetite-regulating hormones, obesity indices, body composition, and appetite in women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Methods This study was carried out on 44 overweight/obese women with NAFLD. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups, namely, "Intervention group" (receiving individual CRD plus HCA tablets per day) and "Control group" (receiving only CRD) for eight weeks. Obesity indices, body composition, appetite status, and serum levels of leptin and adiponectin were assessed before and after the intervention. Results Forty patients completed the trial. At the end of the trial, although significant reductions were found in most of the studied obesity indices in the intervention group, there was only a significant decrease in waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio in the control group. Fat mass and muscle mass significantly decreased in the intervention group (p=0.044 and p=0.024, respectively), and the reduction in visceral fat in the intervention group was significantly greater than that in the control group (-0.49 kg vs -0.37 kg, p=0.024). Intra- and intergroup differences in serum leptin and adiponectin levels and their ratios before and after the trial were not significant. We found a negative and marginally significant correlation between percent of changes in serum adiponectin level and percent of changes in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) (r = -0.429, p=0.067) and BMI (r = -0.440, p=0.059) as well as an inverse relationship between percent of changes in leptin/adiponectin with VAT (r = -0.724, p < 0.001) in the intervention group. Conclusion HCA plus weight loss diet could significantly reduce visceral adipose tissue without any significant changes in serum leptin and adiponectin levels.
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- Helda Tutunchi
- Endocrine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Song ZH, Liu J, Wang XF, Simó R, Zhang C, Zhou JB. Impact of ectopic fat on brain structure and cognitive function:A systematic review and meta-analysis from observational studies. Front Neuroendocrinol 2023:101082. [PMID: 37414372 DOI: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2023.101082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Ectopic fat, defined as a specific organ or compartment with the accumulation of fat tissue surrounding organs, is highly associated with obesity which has been identified as a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. However, the relationship between ectopic fat and changes in brain structure or cognition is yet to be elucidated. Here, we investigated the effects of ectopic fat on brain structure and cognitive function via systemic review and meta-analysis. A total of 22 studies were included, encompassing 1,003,593 participants-obtained from electronic databases up to July 9, 2022. We found ectopic that fat was associated with decreased total brain volume and increased lateral ventricle volume. In addition, ectopic was associated with decreased cognitive scores and negatively correlated with cognitive function. More specifically, dementia development was correlated with increased levels of visceral fat. Overall, our data suggest that increased ectopic fat is associated with prominent structural changes in the brain and cognitive decline, an effect driven mainly by increases in visceral fat, while subcutaneous fat may be protective. Our results suggest that patients with increased visceral fat are at risk of developing cognitive impairment and, therefore, represent a subset of population in whom appropriate and timely preventive measures could be implemented.
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- Zhi-Hui Song
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xilingol Mongolian Hospital, Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM). Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Endocrinology and Nutrition Department. Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron. Diabetes and Metabolism Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR). Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron, 119. 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Groeger M, Matsuo K, Heidary Arash E, Pereira A, Le Guillou D, Pino C, Telles-Silva KA, Maher JJ, Hsiao EC, Willenbring H. Modeling and therapeutic targeting of inflammation-induced hepatic insulin resistance using human iPSC-derived hepatocytes and macrophages. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3902. [PMID: 37400454 PMCID: PMC10318012 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39311-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Hepatic insulin resistance is recognized as a driver of type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease but specific therapies are lacking. Here we explore the potential of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) for modeling hepatic insulin resistance in vitro, with a focus on resolving the controversy about the impact of inflammation in the absence of steatosis. For this, we establish the complex insulin signaling cascade and the multiple inter-dependent functions constituting hepatic glucose metabolism in iPSC-derived hepatocytes (iPSC-Heps). Co-culture of these insulin-sensitive iPSC-Heps with isogenic iPSC-derived pro-inflammatory macrophages induces glucose output by preventing insulin from inhibiting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis and activating glycolysis. Screening identifies TNFα and IL1β as the mediators of insulin resistance in iPSC-Heps. Neutralizing these cytokines together restores insulin sensitivity in iPSC-Heps more effectively than individual inhibition, reflecting specific effects on insulin signaling and glucose metabolism mediated by NF-κB or JNK. These results show that inflammation is sufficient to induce hepatic insulin resistance and establish a human iPSC-based in vitro model to mechanistically dissect and therapeutically target this metabolic disease driver.
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- Marko Groeger
- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Institute for Human Genetics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Institute for Human Genetics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Liver Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Liver Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Genomics CoLab, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center, University of Sao Paulo, 05508-090, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Liver Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Institute for Human Genetics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
- Liver Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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Ko HJ, Woo S, Han J, Kim YM, Lim HJ, Kim MJ, Park YS, Park KH. Which obesity index is the most useful marker for predicting hepatic steatosis in children and adolescents with obesity? A cross-sectional study using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging. Obes Res Clin Pract 2023; 17:335-342. [PMID: 37336708 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2023.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to evaluate the relationships between hepatic steatosis and various indices of obesity, and to identify the most useful index for the prediction of hepatic steatosis in children and adolescents with obesity. METHODS A total of 226 children and adolescents with a mean body mass index (BMI) z-score of 2.65 and a mean age of 11.4 years were subjected to anthropometric and body composition measurements, laboratory testing, abdominal fat mass assessment, and hepatic fat accumulation by magnetic resonance imaging-derived proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF). The participants were divided into quartiles according to the severity of their hepatic steatosis, and the presence of hepatic steatosis was defined using an MRI-PDFF ≥ 5%. RESULTS The multivariate ordinal regression analysis showed that the severity of hepatic steatosis was positively associated with BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratio, fat mass, fat-free mass, visceral adiposity, and abdominal subcutaneous adiposity. Higher activities of liver enzymes and higher concentrations of triglyceride, C-reactive protein, fasting insulin, and leptin were associated with more severe hepatic steatosis, whereas high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and adiponectin were negatively associated with hepatic steatosis. The indices of obesity with areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUCs) > 0.8 for the prediction of hepatic steatosis were liver enzymes, visceral adipose tissue area, waist-to-hip ratio, and waist-to-height ratio. CONCLUSION The severity of hepatic steatosis significantly correlated with various indices of obesity and cardiometabolic markers in children and adolescents with obesity. The indices of abdominal obesity would be the most useful for the prediction of hepatic steatosis.
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- Hae-Jin Ko
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon-si 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics, Hallym University, Chuncheon-si 24252, Republic of Korea
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- University College, Yonsei University International Campus, Incheon 21983, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Hallym University Medical Center, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang-si 14068, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon-si 24253, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Anyang-si 14068, Republic of Korea.
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Jin Y, Heo KS. Experimental model and novel therapeutic targets for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease development. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 27:299-310. [PMID: 37386828 PMCID: PMC10316197 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2023.27.4.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a complex disorder characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver in the absence of excessive alcohol consumption. It is one of the most common liver diseases worldwide, affecting approximately 25% of the global population. It is closely associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Moreover, NAFLD can progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, which can cause liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Currently, there are no approved drugs for the treatment of NAFLD. Therefore, the development of effective drugs is essential for NAFLD treatment. In this article, we discuss the experimental models and novel therapeutic targets for NAFLD. Additionally, we propose new strategies for the development of drugs for NAFLD.
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- Yujin Jin
- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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Jagirdhar GSK, Qasba RK, Pattnaik H, Rama K, Banga A, Reddy ST, Flumignan Bucharles AC, Kashyap R, Elmati PR, Bansal V, Bains Y, DaCosta T, Surani S. Association of non-alcoholic fatty liver and metabolic-associated fatty liver with COVID-19 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:3362-3378. [PMID: 37377589 PMCID: PMC10292144 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i21.3362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) are on the rise like any other liver disease, and tend to affect 25% of the United States population. The impact of NAFLD and MAFLD on patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains unclear.
AIM To identify the association of NAFLD and MAFLD with mortality, hospitalization, hospital length of stay, and supplemental oxygen utilization in COVID-19 patients.
METHODS A systematic review of literature on Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science databases was conducted from January 2019 to July 2022. Studies that evaluated NAFLD/MAFLD using laboratory methods, noninvasive imaging, or liver biopsy were included. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO (ID CRD42022313259) and PRISMA guidelines were followed. The National Institutes of Health quality assessment tool was used to assess the quality of the studies. Pooled analysis was conducted using software Rev Man version 5.3. The stability of the results was assessed using sensitivity analysis.
RESULTS Thirty-two studies with 43388 patients were included in the meta-analysis of whom 8538 (20%) patients were observed to have NAFLD. There were 42254 patients from 28 studies included in the mortality analysis. A total of 2008 patients died from COVID-19; 837 (10.52%) in the NAFLD group and 1171 (3.41%) in the non-NAFLD group. The odds ratio (OR) was 1.38 for mortality with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 0.97-1.95 and P = 0.07. A total of 5043 patients from eight studies were included in the hospital length of stay analysis. There were 1318 patients in the NAFLD group and 3725 patients in the non-NAFLD group. A qualitative synthesis showed that the mean difference in hospital length of stay was about 2 d between the NAFLD and non-NAFLD groups with a 95%CI = 0.71-3.27 and P = 0.002. For hospitalization rates, the OR was 3.25 with a 95%CI of 1.73-6.10 and P = 0.0002. For supplemental oxygen utilization, the OR was 2.04 with a 95%CI of 1.17-3.53 and P = 0.01.
CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis suggests that there are increased odds of hospitalization, longer hospital length of stay, and increased use of supplemental oxygen in NAFLD/MAFLD patients.
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- Department of Medicine, Green Life Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi 110001, India
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- Department of Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Telangana 500003, India
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- Department of Medicine, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur 302004, Rajistan, India
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- Department of Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Telangana 500003, India
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- Research, WellSpan Health, York, PA 17403, United States
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- Department of Interventional Pain Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55902, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint Michaels Medical Center, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint Michaels Medical Center, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, United States
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Stiglund N, Hagström H, Stål P, Cornillet M, Björkström NK. Dysregulated peripheral proteome reveals NASH-specific signatures identifying patient subgroups with distinct liver biology. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1186097. [PMID: 37342340 PMCID: PMC10277514 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1186097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Background and aims Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease. The prognosis may vary from simple steatosis to more severe outcomes such as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The understanding of the biological processes leading to NASH is limited and non-invasive diagnostic tools are lacking. Methods The peripheral immunoproteome in biopsy-proven NAFL (n=35) and NASH patients (n=35) compared to matched, normal-weight healthy controls (n=15) was studied using a proximity extension assay, combined with spatial and single cell hepatic transcriptome analysis. Results We identified 13 inflammatory serum proteins that, independent of comorbidities and fibrosis stage, distinguished NASH from NAFL. Analysis of co-expression patterns and biological networks further revealed NASH-specific biological perturbations indicative of temporal dysregulation of IL-4/-13, -10, -18, and non-canonical NF-kβ signaling. Of the identified inflammatory serum proteins, IL-18 and EN-RAGE as well as ST1A1 mapped to hepatic macrophages and periportal hepatocytes, respectively, at the single cell level. The signature of inflammatory serum proteins further permitted identification of biologically distinct subgroups of NASH patients. Conclusion NASH patients have a distinct inflammatory serum protein signature, which can be mapped to the liver parenchyma, disease pathogenesis, and identifies subgroups of NASH patients with altered liver biology.
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- Natalie Stiglund
- Center for Infectious Medicine, Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Upper GI, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Upper GI, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Center for Infectious Medicine, Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Center for Infectious Medicine, Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Petrovic A, Igrec D, Rozac K, Bojanic K, Kuna L, Kolaric TO, Mihaljevic V, Sikora R, Smolic R, Glasnovic M, Wu GY, Smolic M. The Role of GLP1-RAs in Direct Modulation of Lipid Metabolism in Hepatic Tissue as Determined Using In Vitro Models of NAFLD. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:4544-4556. [PMID: 37367037 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45060288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have been shown to improve glucose and lipid homeostasis, promote weight loss, and reduce cardiovascular risk factors. They are a promising therapeutic option for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common liver disease, associated with T2DM, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. GLP-1RAs have been approved for the treatment of T2DM and obesity, but not for NAFLD. Most recent clinical trials have suggested the importance of early pharmacologic intervention with GLP-1RAs in alleviating and limiting NAFLD, as well as highlighting the relative scarcity of in vitro studies on semaglutide, indicating the need for further research. However, extra-hepatic factors contribute to the GLP-1RA results of in vivo studies. Cell culture models of NAFLD can be helpful in eliminating extrahepatic effects on the alleviation of hepatic steatosis, modulation of lipid metabolism pathways, reduction of inflammation, and prevention of the progression of NAFLD to severe hepatic conditions. In this review article, we discuss the role of GLP-1 and GLP-1RA in the treatment of NAFLD using human hepatocyte models.
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- Ana Petrovic
- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Health Center Osijek-Baranja County, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Health Center Osijek-Baranja County, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastrenterology/Hepatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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Jo D, Lim YH, Jung YS, Kim YK, Song J. Circular RNA Tmcc1 improves astrocytic glutamate metabolism and spatial memory via NF-κB and CREB signaling in a bile duct ligation mouse model: transcriptional and cellular analyses. J Neuroinflammation 2023; 20:121. [PMID: 37217942 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-023-02806-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatic encephalopathy-induced hyperammonemia alters astrocytic glutamate metabolism in the brain, which is involved in cognitive decline. To identify specific therapeutic strategies for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, various molecular signaling studies, such as non-coding RNA functional study, have been conducted. However, despite several reports of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in the brain, few studies of circRNAs in hepatic encephalopathy-induced neuropathophysiological diseases have been conducted. METHODS In this study, we performed RNA sequencing to identify whether the candidate circRNA cirTmcc1 is specifically expressed in the brain cortex in a bile duct ligation (BDL) mouse model of hepatic encephalopathy. RESULTS Based on transcriptional and cellular analysis, we investigated the circTmcc1-dysregulation-induced changes in the expression of several genes that are associated with intracellular metabolism and astrocyte function. We found that the circTmcc1 binds with the NF-κB p65-CREB transcriptional complex and regulates the expression of the astrocyte transporter EAAT2. Furthermore, circTmcc1 contributed to the secretion of proinflammatory mediators and glutamate metabolism in astrocytes and subsequently modulated an improvement in spatial memory by mediating neuronal synaptic plasticity. CONCLUSIONS Thus, circTmcc1 may be a promising circRNA candidate for targeted interventions to prevent and treat the neuropathophysiological complications that occur due to hepatic encephalopathy.
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- Danbi Jo
- Department of Anatomy, Chonnam National University Medical School, Seoyangro 264, Jeollanam-Do, Hwasun, 58128, Republic of Korea
- Chonnam National University, Seoyangro 264, Hwasun, 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chonnam National University Medical School, Seoyangro 264, Hwasun, 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Chonnam National University Medical School, Seoyangro 264, Jeollanam-Do, Hwasun, 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chonnam National University Medical School, Seoyangro 264, Hwasun, 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Chonnam National University Medical School, Seoyangro 264, Jeollanam-Do, Hwasun, 58128, Republic of Korea.
- Chonnam National University, Seoyangro 264, Hwasun, 58128, Republic of Korea.
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Wibawa IDN, Mariadi IK, Somayana G, Krisnawardani Kumbara CIY, Sindhughosa DA. Diabetes and fatty liver: Involvement of incretin and its benefit for fatty liver management. World J Diabetes 2023; 14:549-559. [PMID: 37273247 PMCID: PMC10237000 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i5.549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Fatty liver disease is defined as liver condition characterized by hepatic steatosis, closely related to pathological conditions in type 2 diabetes and obesity. The high prevalence of fatty liver disease in obese patients with type 2 diabetes reached 70%, reflecting the importance of these conditions with fatty liver. Although the exact pathological mechanism of fatty liver disease, specifically non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remains not completely revealed, insulin resistance is suggested as the major mechanism that bridged the development of NAFLD. Indeed, loss of the incretin effect leads to insulin resistance. Since incretin is closely related to insulin resistance and the resistance of insulin associated with the development of fatty liver disease, this pathway suggested a potential me-chanism that explains the association between type 2 diabetes and NAFLD. Furthermore, recent studies indicated that NAFLD is associated with impaired glucagon-like peptide-1, resulting in decreased incretin effect. Nevertheless, improving the incretin effect becomes a reasonable approach to manage fatty liver disease. This review elucidates the involvement of incretin in fatty liver disease and recent studies of incretin as the management for fatty liver disease.
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- I Dewa Nyoman Wibawa
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroentero-hepatology Division, Udayana University, Faculty of Medicine, Denpasar 80233, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroentero-hepatology Division, Udayana University, Faculty of Medicine, Denpasar 80233, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroentero-hepatology Division, Udayana University, Faculty of Medicine, Denpasar 80233, Bali, Indonesia
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- Internal Medicine Resident, Udayana University, Faculty of Medicine, Denpasar 80233, Bali, Indonesia
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Gusev E, Sarapultsev A. Atherosclerosis and Inflammation: Insights from the Theory of General Pathological Processes. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097910. [PMID: 37175617 PMCID: PMC10178362 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Recent advances have greatly improved our understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind atherosclerosis pathogenesis. However, there is still a need to systematize this data from a general pathology perspective, particularly with regard to atherogenesis patterns in the context of both canonical and non-classical inflammation types. In this review, we analyze various typical phenomena and outcomes of cellular pro-inflammatory stress in atherosclerosis, as well as the role of endothelial dysfunction in local and systemic manifestations of low-grade inflammation. We also present the features of immune mechanisms in the development of productive inflammation in stable and unstable plaques, along with their similarities and differences compared to canonical inflammation. There are numerous factors that act as inducers of the inflammatory process in atherosclerosis, including vascular endothelium aging, metabolic dysfunctions, autoimmune, and in some cases, infectious damage factors. Life-critical complications of atherosclerosis, such as cardiogenic shock and severe strokes, are associated with the development of acute systemic hyperinflammation. Additionally, critical atherosclerotic ischemia of the lower extremities induces paracoagulation and the development of chronic systemic inflammation. Conversely, sepsis, other critical conditions, and severe systemic chronic diseases contribute to atherogenesis. In summary, atherosclerosis can be characterized as an independent form of inflammation, sharing similarities but also having fundamental differences from low-grade inflammation and various variants of canonical inflammation (classic vasculitis).
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- Evgenii Gusev
- Institute of Immunology and Physiology, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 620049 Ekaterinburg, Russia
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- Institute of Immunology and Physiology, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 620049 Ekaterinburg, Russia
- Russian-Chinese Education and Research Center of System Pathology, South Ural State University, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia
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Zakariaª EM, Abdel-Ghanyª RH, Elgharbawyª AS, Alsemehᵇ AE, Metwallyª SS. A novel approach to repositioning memantine for metabolic syndrome-induced steatohepatitis: Modulation of hepatic autophagy, inflammation, and fibrosis. Life Sci 2023; 319:121509. [PMID: 36822316 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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AIMS This study investigated the possible hepatoprotective effects of memantine, compared to pioglitazone, in rat steatohepatitis, emphasizing its role in modulating hepatic autophagy. MAIN METHODS Metabolic syndrome (MetS) was provoked in adult male Wistar rats by a high fructose/fat/salt regimen for eight weeks. Then, rats were administered either memantine or pioglitazone daily for 10 weeks (both at 20 mg/kg, orally). An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was done at the end of the study, and serum liver enzymes, lipids, and fasting blood glucose were measured. Also, hepatic contents of inflammatory, oxidative, and autophagy markers were quantified. Additionally, histopathological examinations of general hepatic structure and glycogen content were performed. KEY FINDINGS Compared to the MetS rats, memantine normalized fasting serum insulin, Homeostatic Model Assessment (HOMA-IR), serum lipids, and liver enzymes (ALT and AST). Memantine also markedly reduced hepatic inflammatory markers; NF-κB and TNF-α. In addition, hepatic NRF2 and GSH were augmented, while hepatic MDA was reduced by memantine. Interestingly, livers of the memantine group showed elevated Beclin1 and LC3 and reduced p62 contents compared to the MetS group indicating that memantine preserved hepatic autophagy. Histopathological examination revealed that memantine ameliorated hepatic steatosis and inflammation. Pioglitazone also mitigated most of the steatohepatitis-related changes, however, memantine was more effective in most of the studied parameters. SIGNIFICANCE The hepatoprotective effect of memantine against steatohepatitis is mediated, at least partly, through conserving hepatic autophagy along with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-fibrotic effects.
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- Esraa M Zakariaª
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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Zečević K, Popović N, Vuksanović Božarić A, Vukmirović M, Rizzo M, Muzurović E. Timing Is Important-Management of Metabolic Syndrome According to the Circadian Rhythm. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11041171. [PMID: 37189789 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11041171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Physiological processes occur in accordance with a rhythm regulated by the endogenous biological clock. This clock is programmed at the molecular level and synchronized with the daily light-dark cycle, as well as activities such as feeding, exercise, and social interactions. It consists of the core clock genes, Circadian Locomotor Output Cycles Protein Kaput (CLOCK) and Brain and Muscle Arnt-Like protein 1 (BMAL1), and their products, the period (PER) and cryptochrome (CRY) proteins, as well as an interlocked feedback loop which includes reverse-strand avian erythroblastic leukemia (ERBA) oncogene receptors (REV-ERBs) and retinoic acid-related orphan receptors (RORs). These genes are involved in the regulation of metabolic pathways and hormone release. Therefore, circadian rhythm disruption leads to development of metabolic syndrome (MetS). MetS refers to a cluster of risk factors (RFs), which are not only associated with the development of cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD), but also with increased all-cause mortality. In this review, we consider the importance of the circadian rhythm in the regulation of metabolic processes, the significance of circadian misalignment in the pathogenesis of MetS, and the management of MetS in relation to the cellular molecular clock.
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- Ksenija Zečević
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Promise Department, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Section, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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Kosmalski M, Śliwińska A, Drzewoski J. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11041097. [PMID: 37189715 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11041097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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In clinical practice, we often deal with patients who suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) concurrent with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The etiopathogenesis of NAFLD is mainly connected with insulin resistance (IR) and obesity. Similarly, the latter patients are in the process of developing T2DM. However, the mechanisms of NAFLD and T2DM coexistence have not been fully elucidated. Considering that both diseases and their complications are of epidemic proportions and significantly affect the length and quality of life, we aimed to answer which of these diseases appears first and thereby highlight the need for their diagnosis and treatment. To address this question, we present and discuss the epidemiological data, diagnoses, complications and pathomechanisms of these two coexisting metabolic diseases. This question is difficult to answer due to the lack of a uniform procedure for NAFLD diagnosis and the asymptomatic nature of both diseases, especially at their beginning stages. To conclude, most researchers suggest that NAFLD appears as the first disease and starts the sequence of circumstances leading ultimately to the development of T2DM. However, there are also data suggesting that T2DM develops before NAFLD. Despite the fact that we cannot definitively answer this question, it is very important to bring the attention of clinicians and researchers to the coexistence of NAFLD and T2DM in order to prevent their consequences.
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- Marcin Kosmalski
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nucleic Acids Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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- Central Teaching Hospital of Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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Cho Y, Park HS, Huh BW, Lee YH, Seo SH, Seo DH, Ahn SH, Hong S, Kim SH. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Sarcopenia and Carotid Plaque Progression Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Metab J 2023; 47:232-241. [PMID: 36653888 PMCID: PMC10040622 DOI: 10.4093/dmj.2021.0355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We aimed to evaluate whether non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with or without sarcopenia is associated with progression of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS We investigated 852 T2DM patients who underwent abdominal ultrasonography, bioelectrical impedance analysis, and carotid artery ultrasonography at baseline and repeated carotid ultrasonography after 6 to 8 years. NAFLD was confirmed by abdominal ultrasonography, and sarcopenia was defined as a sex-specific skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) value <2 standard deviations below the mean for healthy young adults. SMI was calculated by dividing the sum of appendicular skeletal mass by body weight. We investigated the association between NAFLD with or without sarcopenia and the progression of carotid atherosclerosis. RESULTS Of the 852 patients, 333 (39.1%) were classified as NAFLD without sarcopenia, 66 (7.7%) were classified as sarcopenia without NAFLD, and 123 (14.4%) had NAFLD with sarcopenia at baseline. After 6 to 8 years, patients with both NAFLD and sarcopenia had a higher risk of atherosclerosis progression (adjusted odds ratio, 2.20; P<0.009) than controls without NAFLD and sarcopenia. When a subgroup analysis was performed on only patients with NAFLD, female sex, absence of central obesity, and non-obesity were significant factors related to increased risk of plaque progression risk in sarcopenic patients. CONCLUSION NAFLD with sarcopenia was significantly associated with the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in T2DM patients.
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- Yongin Cho
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Huh’s Diabetes Center and the 21st Century Diabetes and Vascular Research Institute, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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