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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Organokine-Mediated Crosstalk: A Systems Biology Perspective on the Pathogenesis of MASLD-A Narrative Review.

Sandra Maria Barbalho, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Vitor Engracia Valenti, Nahum Méndez-Sánchez, Mariana M Ramírez-Mejía, Ricardo de Alvares Goulart

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Sandra Maria BarbalhoDepartment of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Universidade de Marília (UNIMAR), Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-5035-876X
Lucas Fornari LaurindoDivision of Cellular Growth, Hemodynamic, and Homeostasis Disorders, Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 01246-903, SP, Brazil.
Vitor Engracia ValentiFaculty of Philosophy and Sciences, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Campus Marília, Marília 17525-900, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-7477-3805
Nahum Méndez-SánchezLiver Research Unit, Medica Sur Clinic & Foundation, Mexico City 14050, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0001-5257-8048
Mariana M Ramírez-MejíaLiver Research Unit, Medica Sur Clinic & Foundation, Mexico City 14050, Mexico.
Ricardo de Alvares GoulartPostgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Universidade de Marília (UNIMAR), Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent chronic condition with a complex pathophysiology involving multiple organs. Organokines, including hepatokines, myokines, cardiokines, renokines, osteokines, and adipokines, play central roles in lipid metabolism, glucose homeostasis, inflammation, and fibrosis. Dysregulation of these signaling molecules contributes to the progression of MASLD and its systemic complications. This review examines the role of organokine-mediated crosstalk between the liver and peripheral organs (e.g., muscle, heart, kidneys, bone, and adipose tissue) in the pathogenesis of MASLD. Key molecules, such as myostatin, FGF-21, IL-6, and adiponectin, influence insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. Some organokines have protective effects (e.g., FGF-21, irisin, and klotho), while others, such as myostatin and fetuin-A, exacerbate insulin resistance and fibrosis. These findings suggest that targeting organokines could provide potential biomarkers and therapeutic strategies for MASLD. Future research should focus on elucidating the molecular mechanisms and assessing the role of organokines in the prevention and treatment of MASLD.

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Fatty LiverNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseSystems BiologyAdipokinesAdipose TissueAnimalsFibroblast Growth FactorsHumansInsulin ResistanceLiverSignal TransductionAdipokinesfibroblast growth factor 21Fibroblast Growth Factorsinflammationinsulin resistanceliver diseaseMASLDorganokines

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PMCPMC12692600

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