Roles of Activin A and Gpnmb in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).
In: Diabetes, Jg. 73 (2024-02-01), Heft 2, S. 260-279
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD]) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis [NASH]) are leading chronic liver diseases, driving cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and mortality. MASLD/MASH is associated with increased senescence proteins, including Activin A, and senolytics have been proposed as a therapeutic approach. To test the role of Activin A, we induced hepatic expression of Activin A in a murine MASLD/MASH model. Surprisingly, overexpression of hepatic Activin A dramatically mitigated MASLD, reducing liver steatosis and inflammation as well as systemic fat accumulation, while improving insulin sensitivity. Further studies identified a dramatic decrease in the lipid-associated macrophages marker glycoprotein NMB (Gpnmb) by Activin A, and Gpnmb knockdown in the same model produced similar benefits and transcriptional changes to Activin A expression. These studies reveal a surprising protective role for Activin A in MASLD and the potential for SASP proteins to have context-specific beneficial effects. Moreover, they implicate both Activin A and Gpnmb as potential therapeutic targets for this condition.
(© 2024 by the American Diabetes Association.)
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Roles of Activin A and Gpnmb in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Liu, H ; Yerevanian, A ; Westerhoff, M ; Hastings, MH ; Guerra, JRB ; Zhao, M ; Svensson, KJ ; Cai, B ; Soukas, AA ; Rosenzweig, A |
Zeitschrift: | Diabetes, Jg. 73 (2024-02-01), Heft 2, S. 260-279 |
Veröffentlichung: | Alexandria, VA : American Diabetes Association ; <i>Original Publication</i>: [New York, American Diabetes Association], 2024 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1939-327X (electronic) |
DOI: | 10.2337/db23-0357 |
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