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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational hepatology2025

Protective Effect of Mesaconate on Autoimmune Hepatitis via Suppression of Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress.

Qian Zhang, Jiajun Wang, Yifan He, Kun Zhang, Wei Hong, Tao Han

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Article in Journal of clinical and translational hepatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Qian ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Jiajun WangDepartment of Histology and Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Yifan HeDepartment of Histology and Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Kun ZhangDepartment of Histology and Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Wei HongDepartment of Histology and Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1199-4365
Tao HanDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nankai University, Tianjin, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4216-6968

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a severe immune-mediated liver disease with limited treatment options beyond immunosuppressants, which carry significant side effects. Existing evidence suggests that mesaconate (MSA) possesses immunomodulatory properties and may offer advantages over itaconate derivatives by avoiding succinate dehydrogenase inhibition. However, its specific role in AIH remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of MSA on AIH and to elucidate its underlying mechanisms of action. Methods: A murine AIH model was established via tail vein injection of concanavalin A (ConA, 20 mg/kg). MSA (250 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally 6 h before ConA exposure. Liver histology, serum transaminase levels, apoptosis markers, oxidative stress markers, and inflammatory cytokines were analyzed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of MSA. Additionally, RNA sequencing and Western blotting were performed to explore the mechanisms of MSA action. Results: MSA pretreatment effectively mitigated ConA-induced AIH by reducing inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and apoptosis both Conclusions: This study provides the first evidence that MSA ameliorates AIH by suppressing the IFN-γ-Janus tyrosine kinase 1/2-signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 signaling pathway, offering novel mechanistic insights and a promising therapeutic candidate for the future treatment of autoimmune disorders.

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Autoimmune hepatitisConcanavalin AJAKJAK-STAT pathwayJanus tyrosine kinaseMesaconateSignal transducer and activator of transcriptionSTATTherapeutics

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PMID41089709
PMCPMC12515631

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