ArticleJHEP reports : innovation in hepatology2024
Xanthine oxidase promotes hepatic lipid accumulation through high fat absorption by the small intestine.
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- Anti-hyperuricemia therapy alleviates diet-induced gut inflammation via AhR-IL-22-signalling.Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) · 2026Article
- Mediating effect of serum lipids on the BMI-uric acid association: A cross-sectional study.Medicine · 2026Article
- Allopurinol use predicts lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease-a prospective cohort study.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Article
- Implication of xanthine oxidoreductase in oxidative stress-related chronic diseases.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background & Aims: There are no studies investigating the direct effects of elevated xanthine oxidase (XO) on lipid metabolism disorders. Here, we aimed to clarify the role of XO in lipid metabolism in a prospective cohort study and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Methods: The association between serum XO activity and metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) was examined in Cox proportional hazard models in a population-based cohort of 3,358 participants (20-75 years) at baseline. In addition, mouse models were used to investigate the underlying mechanism for the association between overexpression of XO and the lipid metabolism disorders. Results: After an average 5.8 years of follow up, we found elevated serum XO activity was associated with an increased risk of developing MASLD (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.08; 95% CI: 1.44-3.01; Conclusions: Our study clarified the association between serum XO activity levels and the development of MASLD in a large population-based prospective cohort study. Furthermore, our mouse models demonstrated that XO overexpression promotes lipid accumulation through mechanisms involving excessive fat absorption by the small intestine. Impact and implications: Using a prospective population-based cohort and various animal models, we have identified novel mechanisms by which xanthine oxidase regulates lipid metabolism. Our findings indicate that xanthine oxidase overexpression promotes lipid accumulation by increasing the absorption of excess dietary fat and possibly facilitating lipid transport
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