Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.livres.2023.12.001
T. Le, N. Truong, Ai Xuan L. Holterman
{"title":"Autophagy modulates physiologic and adaptive response in the liver","authors":"T. Le, N. Truong, Ai Xuan L. Holterman","doi":"10.1016/j.livres.2023.12.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livres.2023.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94342,"journal":{"name":"Liver research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138620867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Although direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have notably increased the sustained virological response (SVR) rates in hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected adolescent patients, the efficacy and safety for young children under 3 years old remain unclear. Currently, no guidelines recommend DAA therapy for this situation worldwide. Furthermore, the China National Medical Products Administration has not approved any DAA for treating children below 12 years old. Here, we described the characteristics of two children approximately 2 years old, who were infected by HCV genotype 1b and had significant clinical symptoms. Both received 12 weeks of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (case 1: 45.00 mg/200 mg per day, weight 17 kg; case 2: 33.75 mg/150 mg per day, weight 12 kg). They achieved SVR at 12 weeks after treatment completion without obvious treatment-related adverse effects. Therefore, the safety and benefits of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir treatment in children under 3 years old seem to be confirmed. Our findings require further evaluation.
{"title":"Should they wait? Two children under 3 years old infected by HCV 1b successfully treated by ledipasvir/sofosbuvir: A report of two cases","authors":"Mingna Li, Kuerbannisa Wulayin, Shutao Lin, Chao Wu, Lubiao Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.livres.2023.11.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livres.2023.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"Although direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have notably increased the sustained virological response (SVR) rates in hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected adolescent patients, the efficacy and safety for young children under 3 years old remain unclear. Currently, no guidelines recommend DAA therapy for this situation worldwide. Furthermore, the China National Medical Products Administration has not approved any DAA for treating children below 12 years old. Here, we described the characteristics of two children approximately 2 years old, who were infected by HCV genotype 1b and had significant clinical symptoms. Both received 12 weeks of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (case 1: 45.00 mg/200 mg per day, weight 17 kg; case 2: 33.75 mg/150 mg per day, weight 12 kg). They achieved SVR at 12 weeks after treatment completion without obvious treatment-related adverse effects. Therefore, the safety and benefits of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir treatment in children under 3 years old seem to be confirmed. Our findings require further evaluation.","PeriodicalId":94342,"journal":{"name":"Liver research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135668997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) has a multifaceted development, progressing from alcoholic steatosis to alcoholic hepatitis and ultimately to alcoholic cirrhosis, irreversible liver damage that can even result in hepatocellular carcinoma. The prevalence of ALD is increasing globally, particularly among middle-aged adults. Gender-based studies have revealed that ALD affects more men; however, disease progression differs between men and women. Despite this, the molecular understanding of alcohol-induced liver injury among genders and its association with changes in sex hormone metabolism, particularly with estrogen and estrogen receptors (ERs) in ALD, remains poor. This review focuses on experimental and human studies describing alcohol and its association with estrogen metabolism and signaling via ERs. Chronic alcohol consumption affects the immune response, and whether estrogen has any contributory effect remains inadequately studied. This review also discusses various therapeutic approaches currently in use and future approaches that can affect the response or progression via estrogen signaling. The role of gender on alcohol consumption and its association with steroid hormones must be elucidated for a better understanding of the pathogenesis of ALD, the development of effective therapeutic approaches, and better disease management in both men and women, as ALD remains a major public health concern.
{"title":"Unveiling the effect of estrogen receptors on alcoholic liver disease: A novel outlook","authors":"Sukriti Baweja, Ashmit Mittal, Swati Thangariyal, P. Debishree Subudhi, Shivani Gautam, Rashmi Kaul","doi":"10.1016/j.livres.2023.10.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livres.2023.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) has a multifaceted development, progressing from alcoholic steatosis to alcoholic hepatitis and ultimately to alcoholic cirrhosis, irreversible liver damage that can even result in hepatocellular carcinoma. The prevalence of ALD is increasing globally, particularly among middle-aged adults. Gender-based studies have revealed that ALD affects more men; however, disease progression differs between men and women. Despite this, the molecular understanding of alcohol-induced liver injury among genders and its association with changes in sex hormone metabolism, particularly with estrogen and estrogen receptors (ERs) in ALD, remains poor. This review focuses on experimental and human studies describing alcohol and its association with estrogen metabolism and signaling via ERs. Chronic alcohol consumption affects the immune response, and whether estrogen has any contributory effect remains inadequately studied. This review also discusses various therapeutic approaches currently in use and future approaches that can affect the response or progression via estrogen signaling. The role of gender on alcohol consumption and its association with steroid hormones must be elucidated for a better understanding of the pathogenesis of ALD, the development of effective therapeutic approaches, and better disease management in both men and women, as ALD remains a major public health concern.","PeriodicalId":94342,"journal":{"name":"Liver research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136127684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.livres.2023.10.001
Mary Miu Yee WAYE
{"title":"Mutation of autophagy-related gene ATG7 increases the risk of severe disease in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease","authors":"Mary Miu Yee WAYE","doi":"10.1016/j.livres.2023.10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livres.2023.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94342,"journal":{"name":"Liver research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135922500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}