Treating fatty liver disease by modulating mitochondrial pyruvate metabolism.

ABSTRACT: Modifying the entry of pyruvate into mitochondria may provide a unique approach to treat metabolic disease. The pharmacology of a new class of insulin sensitizers directed against a newly identified mitochondrial target may treat many aspects of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, including fibrosis. This commentary suggests treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis through a newly identified mechanism consistent with pathophysiology. (Hepatology Communications 2017;1:193-197).

SUBMITTER: Colca JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5721453 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature