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ReviewCureus2023

Hepatocytic Ballooning in Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis: Bridging the Knowledge Gap and Charting Future Avenues.

Tanvi Singla, Komal N Muneshwar, Aniket G Pathade, Seema Yelne

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
12citing papers in PubMed
1.9field-weighted citation impact, top 13% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tanvi SinglaCommunity Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Komal N MuneshwarCommunity Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Aniket G PathadeResearch and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Seema YelneNursing, Shalinitai Meghe College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences · INJawaharlal Nehru Medical College · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is emerging as a significant global health concern, characterized by hepatic lipid accumulation, inflammation, and hepatocellular injury. Hepatocytic ballooning, a histological feature of NASH, has gained prominence for its role in disease progression and potential as a therapeutic target. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge regarding hepatocytic ballooning in NASH, highlighting the key molecular and cellular mechanisms implicated in its development. We delve into the intricate interplay of metabolic dysregulation, oxidative stress, and lipid toxicity as drivers of hepatocytic ballooning, shedding light on the pathways responsible for its initiation and perpetuation. Furthermore, we explore the diagnostic challenges associated with hepatocytic ballooning and its significance as a prognostic indicator in NASH patients. While hepatocytic ballooning holds promise as a therapeutic target, this abstract discusses the various experimental and clinical approaches to ameliorate this histological hallmark. Potential interventions, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacological agents, and emerging therapies, are evaluated in terms of their efficacy and safety profiles. In conclusion, this review underscores the need to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding hepatocytic ballooning in NASH and emphasizes its importance in understanding disease pathogenesis and progression. By charting future research avenues and clinical strategies, we aspire to advance our comprehension of NASH and ultimately improve patient outcomes in this rapidly evolving field of hepatology.

Indexed as

diagnosisfibrosishepatocytic ballooninginflammationmolecular pathwaysnafldnash progressionnon-alcoholic steatohepatitispersonalized medicinetherapeutic targets

Identifiers

PMID37885505
PMCPMC10598508
OpenAlexW4387023753

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Registered trials

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