Relationship between Liver Stiffness and Steatosis in Obesity Conditions: In Vivo and In Vitro Studies

Relationship between Liver Stiffness and Steatosis in Obesity Conditions: In Vivo and In Vitro Studies

Obesity is a major risk factor for metabolic dysfunction such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The NAFLD spectrum ranges from simple steatosis, to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. The aim of this study is to characterize the grade of steatosis being associated with overnutritio...

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Main Authors: Francesca Baldini, Mohamad Khalil, Alice Bartolozzi, Massimo Vassalli, Agostino Di Ciaula, Piero Portincasa, Laura Vergani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
obesity
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
hepatocyte steatosis
liver stiffness
single cell biomechanics
ultrasonography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/5/733

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