First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

Medicine & Technology Jun 17, 2020

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

Researchers Identified Mechanism Causing Liver Diseases, Reversed Fatty Buildup Process

Jun 15, 2017

Senescents are the old cells that store up excess fats due to its damaged metochomdria, the cell's batteries. Researchers found a way to eliminate these old cells and restore the liver to normal. Liver disea es are caused by the fatty build up in the liver leading to a range of ailments from fibrosis, cirrhosis to liver cancer. Researchers identified the mechanism that causes these ailments as the fats being stored by older cells in the liver. People can still develop a fatty liver despite an alcohol-free lifes

Gum Disease Periodontitis Linked To Higher Mortality Risk Of Those That Have Liver Disease, Cirrhosis

Apr 26, 2017

Periodontitis was discovered to have a link with cirrhosis.

Breakthrough in Stem Cell Treatment of the Liver

Mar 30, 2015

Breakthrough in Stem Cell Treatment of the Liver