Disruption of TGF-β signaling pathway is required to mediate effective killing of hepatocellular carcinoma by human iPSC-derived NK cells

Background Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20%, and treatment options are extremely limited. Traditional targeted drug therapies, such as Sorafenib and other kinase inhibitors, have been used to treat HCC, but their efficacy is limited and diffi...

Glucagon Promotes Increased Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation and Pyruvate Carboxylase Flux in Humans with Fatty Liver Disease

Study on the Effect of Glucose Regulation on Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation and Pyruvate Carboxylase Flux in Patients with Fatty Liver Disease Research Background and Significance Metabolic-dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) has become one of the major challenges in global health in the 21st century. This condition is often acc...

Amino Acid is a Major Carbon Source for Hepatic Lipogenesis

Research Report on the Relationship Between High Protein Diet and Liver Fat Synthesis Background and Significance Globally, the prevalence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is gradually increasing, becoming a common issue among people with obesity and insulin resistance. The pathological development of this disease...

GPR56-mediated sensing of the steroid hormone 17α-hydroxypregnenolone protects against ferroptosis-induced liver injury

The Role of Protein-Coupled Receptor GPR56 and Its Protective Mechanism in Ferroptosis-Induced Liver Injury In recent years, ferroptosis has emerged as a new form of programmed cell death, becoming a hot topic in scientific research. It is characterized by cell death due to phospholipid peroxidation and is significantly different from traditional a...

Cytosolic Calcium Regulates Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation, Intrahepatic Lipolysis, and Gluconeogenesis via CaMKII Activation

Background Introduction In the field of cellular energy metabolism research, mitochondrial calcium ion ([Ca²⁺]mt) is considered an important node in regulating mitochondrial oxidative function. Its role mainly involves activating calcium-sensitive dehydrogenases in the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA), including isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) and α-k...

Amelioration of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Inhibiting the Deubiquitylating Enzyme RPN11

Study on the Suppression of Deubiquitinase Rpn11 to Improve Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Background Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), have become major global public health issues. The rapid increase in their incidence has made them leading causes of c...

Myeloid Beta-Arrestin 2 Depletion Alleviates Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis through Metabolic Reprogramming of Macrophages

The Loss of β-arrestin 2 in Hepatic Macrophages Alleviates Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis — Through Metabolic Reprogramming of Macrophages Background and Motivation Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) is a globally prevalent health issue, affecting approximately 25% of the population. This disease includes...

SGLT2 Inhibitor Promotes Ketogenesis to Improve MASH by Suppressing CD8+ T Cell Activation

SGLT2 Inhibitor Promotes Ketogenesis to Improve MASH by Suppressing CD8+ T Cell Activation

Research on SGLT2 Inhibitors Alleviating MASH by Enhancing Ketogenesis to Inhibit CD8+ T Cell Activation Research Background and Problem Positioning Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) has become a global health concern. Its severe stage, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), leads to hepatocyte damag...

IL-22 Resolves MASLD via Enterocyte STAT3 Restoration of Diet-Perturbed Intestinal Homeostasis

IL-22 Restores Gut Homeostasis and Alleviates Diet-Induced MASLD In recent years, the incidence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) has significantly increased, closely related to the widespread consumption of high-energy diets rich in sugars and fats. MASLD is not only closely linked to metabolic diseases such as ob...

The Therapeutic Potential of Ferroterminator1 in Treating Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

Comprehensive Clinical and Preclinical Studies Reveal the Therapeutic Potential of Ferroterminator1 (FOT1) for Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) Background: Research Needs on MAFLD and Iron Overload Issues Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a common chroni...