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Obese humans with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) exhibit decreased expression of cytochromes P450 involved in bioactive lipid synthesis, mirroring findings in MyD88-deficient mice.

In advanced liver disease (NASH), the liver's ability to produce protective fats (via CYP450 enzymes) is reduced. This suggests that liver health is a critical component of overall metabolic health, and protecting the liver from fat accumulation may preserve these protective pathways.

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Similar to what is seen in hepatocyte Myd88 deleted mice, human obese subjects developing non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are characterised by a decreased expression of different cytochromes P450 involved in bioactive lipids synthesis.
Thibaut Duparc et al. · Gut · 2016

Why this rating

Observational human data, smaller sample size implied by 'stratified based on severity', but consistent with animal model.

Source

Hepatocyte MyD88 affects bile acids, gut microbiota and metabolome contributing to regulate glucose and lipid metabolism

Thibaut Duparc et al. · Gut · 2016

DOI 10.1136/gutjnl-2015-310904

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