The Pathogenesis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Interplay between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Genetic Background
Joint Authors
Hu, Junbo
Wu, Chaodong
Marsh, Sharon
Feng, Wenke
Yu, Jinsheng
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, and it comprises a spectrum of hepatic abnormalities from simple hepatic steatosis to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
While the pathogenesis of NAFLD remains incompletely understood, a multihit model has been proposed that accommodates causal factors from a variety of sources, including intestinal and adipose proinflammatory stimuli acting on the liver simultaneously.
Prior cellular and molecular studies of patient and animal models have characterized several common pathogenic mechanisms of NAFLD, including proinflammation cytokines, lipotoxicity, oxidative stress, and endoplasmic reticulum stress.
In recent years, gut microbiota has gained much attention, and dysbiosis is recognized as a crucial factor in NAFLD.
Moreover, several genetic variants have been identified through genome-wide association studies, particularly rs738409 (Ile748Met) in PNPLA3 and rs58542926 (Glu167Lys) in TM6SF2, which are critical risk alleles of the disease.
Although a high-fat diet and inactive lifestyles are typical risk factors for NAFLD, the interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and genetic background is believed to be more important in the development and progression of NAFLD.
This review summarizes the common pathogenic mechanisms, the gut microbiota relevant mechanisms, and the major genetic variants leading to NAFLD and its progression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yu, Jinsheng& Marsh, Sharon& Hu, Junbo& Feng, Wenke& Wu, Chaodong. 2016. The Pathogenesis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Interplay between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Genetic Background. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104637
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yu, Jinsheng…[et al.]. The Pathogenesis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Interplay between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Genetic Background. Gastroenterology Research and Practice Vol. 2016, no. 2016 (2015), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104637
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yu, Jinsheng& Marsh, Sharon& Hu, Junbo& Feng, Wenke& Wu, Chaodong. The Pathogenesis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Interplay between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Genetic Background. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104637
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104637