Liver derived apoptotic microparticles as biomarkers to detect transition from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. S432
Author(s):  
Rocio Munoz Hernandez ◽  
Ángela Rojas ◽  
Sheila Gato Zambrano ◽  
Raquel Millan ◽  
Roció Gallego-Durán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The Relevance of Noninvasive Tools To Assess Fibrosis in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (32) ◽  
pp. 3928-3938
Author(s):  
Grazia Pennisi ◽  
Ciro Celsa ◽  
Antonina Giammanco ◽  
Federica Spatola ◽  
Salvatore Petta
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Liver Biopsy ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Hepatic Decompensation ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing cause of chronic liver diseases worldwide, involving about 25% of people. NAFLD incorporates a large spectrum of pathological conditions, from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis and its complications include hepatic decompensation and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This progression occurs, over many years, in an asymptomatic way, until advanced fibrosis appears. Thus, the differentiation of NASH from simple steatosis and identification of advanced hepatic fibrosis are key issues. To date, the histological assessment of fibrosis with liver biopsy is the gold standard, but obviously, invasiveness is the greater threshold. In addition, rare but potentially life-threatening complications, poor acceptability, sampling variability and cost maybe restrict its use. Furthermore, due to the epidemic of NAFLD worldwide and several limitations of liver biopsy evaluation, noninvasive assessment tools to detect fibrosis in NAFLD patients are needed.

scholarly journals A study of Interleukin 6 as a predictive biomarker for development of nonalcholic steatohepatitis in patients with Nonalcholic fatty liver disease

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K A Mohamed ◽  
E E Mohamed ◽  
D M Ahmed ◽  
M A Sayed ◽  
A R Hussien
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Abstract Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of liver disease worldwide, with a prevalence of 15%-30% in Western populations. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the most important cause of chronic liver disease related to the increase in incidence of obesity and diabetes mellitus type II in the population. Aim of the Work To predict nonalcholic steatohepatitis in patient with NAFLD through measurement of interleukin 6 to prevent progression of the disease into liver cirrhosis through early diagnosis. Patients and Methods This study was designed to be case control study; it was conducted on 70 patients selected from Internal Medicine and Hepatology outpatient clinics and inpatient wards at Ain Shams University Hospitals from (Jun/2017 to Jul 9/2018) and 20 healthy subjects as control group. Results NASH patients had more obesity (BMI 30) (83.3%) than both simple steatosis patients (57.5%) and control (55.0%). NASH patients had higher BMI as compared to simple steatosis patients and control (p value =0.01). The present study revealed that there is a statistically significant difference between groups according to IL6 (P > 0.001) as IL6 was positive in 70% of patients with NASH while in patients with simple steatosis and control was positive in 25%, 20% respectively. Conclusion NAFLD is a highly prevalent condition, shares many features of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), a highly atherogenic condition. Recommendations Large scale multi-centre studies are recommended to study the prevalence of NAFLD in Egypt. Further studies on the effect of presence of steatosis and increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

PWE-002 Cell growth is impaired in a cellular model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, but is unaffected by simple steatosis

Gut ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 59 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A85.3-A86
Author(s):  
E S Gilchrist ◽  
K Lockman ◽  
A Pryde ◽  
P Cowan ◽  
P Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Cellular Model ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

scholarly journals Dietary Patterns in Patients With Different Forms of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 450-450
Author(s):  
Armida Sasunova ◽  
Sergey Morozov ◽  
Vasily Isakov
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Alcoholic Steatohepatitis ◽  
Nash Group ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to compare food patterns in patients with simple steatosis (SS) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Methods Prospective study was approved by LEC and enrolled subjects with confirmed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (SS or NASH group). Nutrilogic software (Nutrilogic, Russia) was used for diet assessment. Dietary patterns were assessed according to the Healthy Eating Index (HEI): amounts of the major groups of foods and food products (grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, fats and confectioneries) consumption were compared to the levels described in the HEI, and individual deviation rates were obtained. Nonparametric statistics (Mann-Whitney U test) was used to compare deviation rates found in subjects of SS and NASH groups. Results Subjects in NASH group (n = 22) were younger (Mean ± SD: 48.6 ± 13.4 y.o.) than those in SS group (n = 156; 56.5 ± 12.3 y.o., P = 0.008). Main macronutrients consumption did not differ between the groups. Although dietary patterns of major groups of foods consumption did not differ between SS and NASH groups, analysis of the foods subgroups revealed dissimilarity in the structure of vegetables and fats consumption. Patients with NASH consumed larger amounts of potatoes (0.14 ± 0.08 vs 0.11 ± 0.15, P = 0.006), and lower – of onions (0.02 ± 0.03 vs 0.07 ± 0.1, P = 0.006); they also consumed lower amounts of dairy butter (0.14 ± 0.44 vs 0.15 ± 0.21, P = 0.009) compared to subjects with simple steatosis. No other difference in the structure of vegetables (beans, root crops, leafy and other vegetables), fats (animal fats, vegetable oils, margarines) and other major groups of foods consumption was revealed. Conclusions Dietary patterns of patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and simple steatosis differ. The obtained results may help in diet modification in patients with NAFLD in case of confirmation in larger multicenter trials. Funding Sources Russian Science Foundation, grant #1976-30014.

scholarly journals The Visceral Adiposity Index in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis—Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Biomedicines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1890
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Ismaiel ◽  
Ayman Jaaouani ◽  
Daniel-Corneliu Leucuta ◽  
Stefan-Lucian Popa ◽  
Dan L. Dumitrascu
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Liver Fibrosis ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Visceral Adiposity ◽  
Visceral Adiposity Index ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Adiposity Index ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

(1) Background: In order to avoid a liver biopsy in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), several noninvasive biomarkers have been studied lately. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the visceral adiposity index (VAI) in NAFLD and liver fibrosis, in addition to its accuracy in predicting NAFLD and NASH. (2) Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library, identifying observational studies assessing the VAI in NAFLD and liver fibrosis. QUADAS-2 was used to evaluate the quality of included studies. The principal summary outcomes were mean difference (MD) and area under the curve (AUC). (3) Results: A total of 24 studies were included in our review. VAI levels were significantly increased in NAFLD (biopsy-proven and ultrasound-diagnosed), simple steatosis vs. controls, and severe steatosis vs. simple steatosis. However, no significant MD was found according to sex, liver fibrosis severity, simple vs. moderate and moderate vs. severe steatosis, pediatric NAFLD, and NASH patients. The VAI predicted NAFLD (AUC 0.767) and NASH (AUC 0.732). (4) Conclusions: The VAI has a predictive value in diagnosing NAFLD and NASH, with significantly increased values in adult NAFLD patients, simple steatosis compared to controls, and severe steatosis compared to simple steatosis.

scholarly journals The diagnostic conundrum in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerio Rosato ◽  
Mario Masarone ◽  
Andrea Aglitti ◽  
Marcello Persico
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Liver Fibrosis ◽  
Liver Biopsy ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Advanced Fibrosis ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common liver alteration worldwide. It encompasses a spectrum of disorders that range from simple steatosis to a progressive form, defined non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), that can lead to advanced fibrosis and eventually cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. On liver histology, NASH is characterized by the concomitant presence of significant fat accumulation and inflammatory reaction with hepatocellular injury. Until now, liver biopsy is still required to differentiate simple steatosis from NASH and evaluate the degree of liver fibrosis. Unfortunately, this technique has well-known limitations, including invasiveness and expensiveness. Moreover, it may be biased by sampling error and intra- or inter-observed variability. Furthermore, due to the increasing prevalence of NAFLD worldwide, to program a systematic screening with liver biopsy is not imaginable. In recent years, different techniques were developed and validated with the aim of non-invasively identifying NASH and assess liver fibrosis degrees. The non-invasive tests range from simple blood-tests analyses to composite scores and complex imaging techniques. Nevertheless, even if they could represent cost-effective strategies for diagnosing NASH, advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis, their accuracy and consequent usefulness are to be discussed. With this aim, in this review the authors summarize the current state of non-invasive assessment of NAFLD. In particular, in addition to the well-established tests, the authors describe the future perspectives in this field, reporting the latest tests based on OMICS, gut-miocrobioma and micro-RNAs. Finally, the authors provide an accurate assessment of how these non-invasive tools perform in clinical practice depending on the clinical context, with the aim of giving the clinicians a useful tool to try to resolve the diagnostic conundrum of NAFLD.

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 947-952
Author(s):  
Geetika K.C.
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Simple Steatosis ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is the deposition of fat in liver in absence of excessive of alcohol consumption. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease ranges from simple steatosis to Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and cirrhosis. Most cases (90%) of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease have simple steatosis with benign prognosis. Ten to thirty percent of Non -Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease progresses to NASH and 25-40% of Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis undergoes progressive liver fibrosis.Ultimately 20-30% of Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis will go into cirrhosis during their lifetime. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis has higher chances of (2.6% per year) going into hepatocellular carcinoma. There are several risk factors noted for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Some of which includes increasing age, metabolic syndrome, dietary factors etc. Investigations regarding liver function test can be divided into invasive and noninvasive types. Under invasive procedures comes liver biopsy and non-invasive includes radiological tests and various biochemical tests. This article tries to analyze different scoring systems and their significance in diagnosing steatohepatitis and fibrosis. 

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