Advances in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Endocrinology and Clinical Metabolic Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 August 2026 | Viewed by 162
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metabolic syndrome; non-alcoholic liver disease; insulin resistance; fatty liver disease; obesity; type 2 diabetes; liver cirrhosis; dyslipidemia; NAFLD treatment; risk factors
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Advances in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)”, aims to gather cutting-edge research findings, critical reviews, and translational studies that highlight the latest advances in the field of MASLD. As the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide, MASLD is closely linked to metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, posing a significant public health burden. With the continuous evolution of research technologies and the deepening of pathogenic understanding, new insights into the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of MASLD have emerged in recent years.
We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses focusing on, but not limited to, the metabolic mechanisms underlying the development and progression of MASLD; novel diagnostic biomarkers and non-invasive detection methods; the role of the gut–liver axis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in MASLD; emerging therapeutic strategies (including pharmacological, nutritional, and lifestyle interventions); and the translation of basic research findings into clinical practice for patients with MASLD.
This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers, clinicians, and scholars to exchange innovative ideas and share high-quality research outcomes, further promoting the understanding of MASLD and facilitating the development of more effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment approaches to address this global health challenge.
Prof. Dr. Mircea-Catalin Fortofoiu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
- diagnostic biomarkers
- non-invasive diagnosis
- therapeutic strategies
- translational research
- clinical translation
- metabolic disorders
- dyslipidemia
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