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ReviewDiabetology & metabolic syndrome2026

Protein lactylation in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a mechanistic review.

Huilin Chen, Yuntao Ye, Tianmu He, Bo Li, Qiang Wang

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Huilin Chen *Clinical Medical College, Southwest Medical University, 646000, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
Yuntao Ye *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, 646000, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
Tianmu HeDepartment of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, 100853, Beijing, China.
Bo LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, 646000, Luzhou, Sichuan, China. liboer2002@126.com.
Qiang WangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, 646000, Luzhou, Sichuan, China. wq2k21@163.com.

Funding

Applied Basic Research Program of Southwest Medical University Grant No. 2024ZKY064Clinical Medicine Specialization of Southwest Medical University Grant No. 2025LCYXZX45the Doctor Initiation Fund of the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Grant No. 24086the Science and Technology strategic cooperation Programs of Luzhou Municipal People's Government and Southwest Medical University Grant No. 2025LZXNYDJC51
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Abstract

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent chronic liver disorder with limited therapeutic options. While its pathogenesis is complex, the underlying molecular drivers remain incompletely understood. Recently, protein lactylation, a novel lactate-derived post-translational modification (PTM), has emerged as a key regulator linking metabolic reprogramming to cellular function. This review elucidates the pivotal roles of protein lactylation throughout the progression of MASLD, from simple steatosis to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and hepatocellular carcinoma, establishing a conceptual framework centered on the “lactate-lactylation-gene expression” axis and examining its dysregulation across hepatocytes, hepatic stellate cells, and immune cells throughout MASLD. Furthermore, we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies targeting the axis, aiming to provide a theoretical foundation for the development of precision medicine for MASLD.

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EpigeneticsLactateMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver diseaseMetabolismProtein lactylation

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PMID41664085
PMCPMC12983642

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