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ReviewNutrients2026

A Global Perspective on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategy Innovation.

Yanhao Qiu, Juan Carlos Laguna, Marta Alegret, Laia Vilà

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Review in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Yanhao QiuDepartment of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0009-0004-0077-6682
Juan Carlos LagunaDepartment of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-7082-0704
Marta AlegretDepartment of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5652-8651
Laia VilàDepartment of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.

Funding

China Scholarship Council 202406910009Generalitat de Catalunya 2021SGR-00345MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FEDER, UE PID2023-146140OB-I00
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is a prevalent global health issue driven by metabolic syndrome, with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of mortality. This review synthesizes current knowledge on its multifactorial pathogenesis, the impact of sexual dimorphism, and key experimental models. The progression of MASLD involves interconnected pathways including dysregulated de novo lipogenesis, insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, ferroptosis, and genetic and epigenetic predispositions. These mechanisms not only promote hepatic injury but also accelerate atherosclerosis. Notably, MASLD exhibits significant sexual dimorphism, influenced by physiological differences, sex hormones, genetic factors, and the microbiome. The study of these complex processes relies mostly on dietary-induced animal models, particularly in rats, which effectively recapitulate features of the human disease. Given the multifaceted nature of MASLD, the therapeutic focus is shifting from monotherapies to combination or dual-target strategies. To enable this transition, refinement of preclinical models is essential to better understand and target this complex disorder.

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Fatty LiverMetabolic DiseasesMetabolic SyndromeNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansInsulin ResistanceLiverMaleSex Characteristicsanimal modelsMASLDpathogenesissexual dimorphismtherapeutics

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