Effects of plant natural products on metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and the underlying mechanisms: a narrative review with a focus on the modulation of the gut microbiota

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a chronic liver disease characterized by the excessive accumulation of fat in hepatocytes. However, due to the complex pathogenesis of MAFLD, there are no officially approved drugs for treatment. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find safe and...

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Main Authors: Tianqi Cai, Xinhua Song, Xiaoxue Xu, Ling Dong, Shufei Liang, Meiling Xin, Yuhong Huang, Linghui Zhu, Tianxing Li, Xueke Wang, Yini Fang, Zhengbao Xu, Chao Wang, Meng Wang, Jingda Li, Yanfei Zheng, Wenlong Sun, Lingru Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1323261/full