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Focus on Therapeutic Strategies of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Joint Authors
Collo, Alessandro
Belci, Paola
Durazzo, Marilena
Bo, Simona
Grisoglio, Enrica
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the Western world (it affects 30% of the general adult population).
The NAFLD encompasses a histological spectrum ranging from simple steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), defined by steatosis, hepatocellular damage, and lobular inflammation in individuals without significant alcohol consumption and negative viral, congenital, and autoimmune liver disease markers.
Currently, NAFLD is considered an emerging epidemic in light of the dramatic increase in obesity rates.
With the progressive nature of NASH and its rising prevalence there is a significant need for a specific and targeted treatments since to date there has not been any validated therapies for NAFLD other than weight loss, which is well known to have a poor long-term success rate.
In recent years, visceral adipose tissue has taken an important role in NAFLD pathogenesis, and current therapeutic approaches aim at reducing visceral obesity and free fatty acid overflow to the liver.
This paper is focused on the treatments used for NAFLD and the potential new therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Durazzo, Marilena& Belci, Paola& Collo, Alessandro& Grisoglio, Enrica& Bo, Simona. 2012. Focus on Therapeutic Strategies of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Durazzo, Marilena…[et al.]. Focus on Therapeutic Strategies of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Durazzo, Marilena& Belci, Paola& Collo, Alessandro& Grisoglio, Enrica& Bo, Simona. Focus on Therapeutic Strategies of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473670
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473670