People with liver failure can experience poor digestion and increased toxins in the bloodstream. This leads to nausea, which decreases appetite. There are two hormones, leptin and ghrelin, that ...

This study will be of relevance to researchers interested in metabolism, fatty liver disease, and the biology of trace elements ... are protected against hepatic steatosis and hyperglycemia resulting ...

Herb added Through several experiments with mice, the researchers found that this previously unknown neuronal population that express both receptors for leptin and the BNC2 gene not only helps ...

Leptin is an essential hormone that is closely linked to the regulation of hunger and metabolic processes. It works by signaling the brain when the body is satiated with nutrients, which aids in ...

Dec. 13, 2024 — New research highlights the possibility of screening people with type 2 diabetes for liver damage at the same time as they undergo screening for eye ... Microbiome Changes in ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists emerge as promising therapies for MASLD, addressing metabolic dysfunction and offering potential improvements in liver health and fibrosis management. Study: Current Status ...

Liver elastography is a test that measures the stiffness of your liver. Stiffness is usually caused by scarring, which can be a sign of liver disease. A liver scan is an ultrasound of the liver ...

Elizabeth M. Brunt, M.D.

Objectives To investigate the role of liver X receptors (LXRs) in experimental skin fibrosis and evaluate their potential as novel antifibrotic targets. Methods We studied the role of LXRs in ...

What Happens in Toxic Liver Disease? Your liver filters everything that goes into your body. It clears out alcohol, drugs, and chemicals from your blood. Then it processes the unwanted bits so you ...