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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Farnesoid X Receptor Agonist INT-787 Inhibits Hepatic Mitochondrial Dysfunction in a Diet-Induced ob/ob Mouse Model of MASH.

Laura Giuseppina Di Pasqua, Giuseppina Palladini, Anna Cleta Croce, Gloria Milanesi, Margherita Cavallo, Luciano Adorini, Andrea Ferrigno, Mariapia Vairetti

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Laura Giuseppina Di PasquaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 9, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0103-1493
Giuseppina PalladiniDepartment of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 9, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1312-7513
Anna Cleta CroceInstitute of Molecular Genetics, Italian National Research Council (CNR), Via Abbiategrasso 207, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8996-2895
Gloria MilanesiDepartment of Biology & Biotechnology, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 9, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0454-1416
Margherita CavalloDepartment of Biology & Biotechnology, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 9, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-7071-1996
Luciano AdoriniIntercept Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA 92121, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8109-339X
Andrea FerrignoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 9, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2337-2897
Mariapia VairettiDepartment of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 9, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2464-6127

Funding

This work has been supported by FRG20SZ08-University of Pavia and by Intercept Pharmaceu-ticals, Inc. FRG20SZ08
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Abstract

This study evaluated the protective role of farnesoid-X-receptor (FXR) agonist INT-787 in the control of mitochondrial changes using a metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) model. Lep-ob/ob mice were fed a control diet (CD) for 21 weeks (wks), or a high-fat diet (HFD) for 9 or 21 wks; in the 21 wk HFD groups, INT-787 (30 mg/kg/day) dosed via HFD admixture was added. The hepatic ATP, ROS, GSH and MIC19, which stabilizes the structure of inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM), were quantified. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis was also performed. INT-787 increased hepatic ATP, which was downregulated after HFD 9 and 21 wks. Hepatic ROS increased and GSH decreased after 21 wks and were recovered by INT-787. MIC19 mRNA level decreased after HFD 21 wks, and it was completely restored after INT-787 administration. TEM analysis showed that INT-787 reverted the mitochondrial alterations as documented by restored mitochondrial length, number of mitochondrial cristae junctions (CJs), and distance between endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and outer mitochondrial membrane (OMM) when compared with HFD groups. These results underline the involvement of the FXR pathway in the control of mitochondrial damage, thus revealing a previously undiscovered mechanism mediated by FXR activation: the upregulation of IMM protein MIC19, which is essential for maintaining cristae integrity and mitochondrial function.

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Fatty LiverMitochondria, LiverReceptors, Cytoplasmic and NuclearAdenosine TriphosphateAnimalsBile Acids and SaltsDiet, High-FatDisease Models, AnimalGlutathioneLiverMaleMiceMice, ObeseMitochondriaReactive Oxygen SpeciesReceptor, Farnesoid X-Activated6-ethyl-24-norcholane-3,7,23-triol-23 sulfateAdenosine TriphosphateBile Acids and SaltsGlutathioneReactive Oxygen SpeciesReceptor, Farnesoid X-ActivatedReceptors, Cytoplasmic and NuclearFXRINT-787MASHMIC19mitochondria

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PMCPMC12652301

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