Hepatic Medicine: Evidence and Research (Nov 2019)
A Review Of Current And Upcoming Treatment Modalities In Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Abstract
Surosree Ganguli,1 Peter DeLeeuw,2 Sanjaya K Satapathy3 1Division of Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA; 2Division of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA; 3Division of Hepatology and Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY 11030, USACorrespondence: Sanjaya K SatapathySandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases & Transplantation, Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Northshore University Hospital/Northwell Health, 400 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, USATel +1 516 562 0510Fax +1 516 562 2688Email [email protected]: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the West. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the progressive form of NAFLD and can lead to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and is associated with increased cardiovascular risks. Multiple components and risk factors are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of NAFLD and NASH. Optimal therapy has not yet been found, but many advances have been made with the discovery of potential therapeutic options. In this paper, we aim to provide a comprehensive review of approved, studied, and upcoming treatment options for NAFLD and NASH. Non-pharmacologic therapy (lifestyle modifications and bariatric surgery) and pharmacologic therapy are both reviewed. Pharmacologic therapy target components thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of this disease process including insulin resistance, oxidative stress, inflammation, lipid metabolism, and fibrosis are reviewed in this paper. Results of the emerging treatment targets in phase 2 and 3 clinical trials are also included.Keywords: NAFLD, NASH, obesity, cirrhosis, treatment
