The role of T cells in the development of metabolic
dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
Abstract
Abstract Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
(MASH), the progressed period of metabolic-associated fatty liver
disease (MAFLD), is a multifaceted liver disease characterized by
inflammation and fibrosis that develops from simple steatosis, even
contributing to hepatocellular carcinoma and death. MASH involves
several immune cell-mediated inflammation and fibrosis, where T cells
play a crucial role through the release of pro-inflammatory cytokine and
pro-fibrotic factors. This review discusses the complex role of various
T cell subsets in the pathogenesis of MASH and highlights the progresses
of ongoing clinical trials involving T cell-targeted MASH therapies.