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Research progress in the treatment of AMPK regulating lipid accumulation in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

  • Pengshuai SUN ,
  • Feng ZHU ,
  • Lihong ZHENG ,
  • Haiqiang WANG
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  • The First Clinical Medical College of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Harbin 150040,China

Received date: 2023-10-12

  Online published: 2024-04-08

Abstract

Non?alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease and has posed significant challenges to global public health and medical care. Due to the unclear pathogenesis of NAFLD, lipid accumulation plays a key role in its development. AMPK, as a crucial molecule in lipid metabolism regulation, can improve lipid accumulation caused by NAFLD. This article describes the specific mechanisms of AMPK?related molecules in improving lipid accumulation and treating NAFLD, and lists the current experimental and therapeutic drugs related to AMPK. The potential of AMPK?related drugs in improving lipid accumulation and treating NAFLD is demonstrated, providing ideas and references for future research on AMPK?related drugs for treating NAFLD.

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Pengshuai SUN , Feng ZHU , Lihong ZHENG , Haiqiang WANG . Research progress in the treatment of AMPK regulating lipid accumulation in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease[J]. The Journal of Practical Medicine, 2024 , 40(6) : 862 -866 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2024.06.022

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