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ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2025

Research Progress on the Role and Mechanism of Flavonoids in Improving Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.

Lala Qin, Qingsong Xiao, Xin Deng

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Article in Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Unrevealing the Role of Flavonoids in Mitigation of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.Medicinal chemistry research : an international journal for rapid communications on design and mechanisms of action of biologically active agents · 2026
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Lala QinGraduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0009-3726-3326
Qingsong XiaoGraduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
Xin DengGraduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0001-4668-5194

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Abstract

Flavonoids are widely present in various plants and possess multiple biological activities, such as anti-inflammation, antioxidation and anticancer. In the realm of disease prevention and therapeutic interventions, a noteworthy function is assumed by these entities, evident from their significant research potentiality and intrinsic value. Characterized by an excessive lipid accumulation within the hepatic cells, metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) manifests as a prevalent chronic ailment of the liver. The "multiple hits" theory suggests that its occurrence is the result of systemic homeostasis imbalance, influenced by factors such as abnormal lipid metabolism, inflammatory reaction, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and gut microbiota. However, there are no effective clinical drugs for it. Recent studies have found that flavonoid active components can alleviate MAFLD through multiple pathways, including regulating abnormal lipid metabolism, inhibiting inflammatory response, alleviating oxidative stress, improving insulin resistance, regulating gut microbiota, and regulating liver autophagy. Therefore, this paper summarizes the pharmacological action and related mechanisms of flavonoid active components in improving MAFLD. This manuscript may provide a reference for seeking a novel therapeutic agent for MAFLD management.

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flavonoidsliterature reviewmechanismmetabolic-related fatty liver diseaseresearch progress

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