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Loss of hepatic Flcn protects against fibrosis and inflammation by activating autophagy pathways.
Scientific reports - 28 Oct 2021
Paquette Mathieu, Yan Ming, Ramírez-Reyes Josué M J, El-Houjeiri Leeanna, Biondini Marco, Dufour Catherine R, Jeong Hyeonju, Pacis Alain, Giguère Vincent, Estall Jennifer L, Siegel Peter M, Audet-Walsh Étienne, Pause Arnim
Abstract excerpt
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequent liver disease worldwide and can progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is characterized by triglyceride accumulation, inflammation, and fibrosis. No pharmacological agents are currently approved to treat these conditions, but it is clear now that modulation of lipid synthesis and autophagy are key biological mechanisms that could help...
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