Animal Models of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease-A Starter's Guide.
Animal Models of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease-A Starter's Guide.
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DOI:
10.3390/nu9101072
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发表时间:
2017-09-27
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5.9
通讯作者:
Francque SM
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作者:
Van Herck MA;Vonghia L;Francque SM
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) constitutes a major health concern with the increasing incidence of obesity and diabetes in many Western countries, reaching a prevalence of up to 30% in the general population. Animal models have played a vital role in elucidating the pathophysiological mechanisms of NAFLD and continue to do so. A myriad of different models exists, each with its advantages and disadvantages. This review presents a brief overview of these models with a particular focus on the basic mechanisms and physical, biochemical and histological phenotype. Both nutritional and chemically induced, as well as genetic models are examined, including models combining different approaches.