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Human stem cell-derived hepatic cells recapitulate polygenic risk in MASLD development and highlight CD36 as a key mediator.
Life sciences - 1 Oct 2026
Gatzios Alexandra, Stinckens Marth, Verhoeven Anouk, Rombaut Matthias, De Win Dinja, Heymans Anja, Loosen Arne, Van Goethem Freddy, De Kock Joery, Rodrigues Robim M, Boeckmans Joost, Vanhaecke Tamara
Abstract excerpt
Several genetic variants have been identified that impact outcomes in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), but cellular platforms to identify molecular targets for treatment remain scarce. This study aims to employ a polygenic risk score for hepatic fat content (PRS-HFC) in a human-based in vitro model to identify potential druggable targets related to a genetic risk for MASH....
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