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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Genetic Predisposition to MASLD: Potential for Therapeutic Management.

Fani Karapanagiotidi, Chrysoula Boutari, Emmanouil Sinakos

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. 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 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Genetic testing in liver diseases: Clinical applications.JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Fani Karapanagiotidi4th Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 49 Konstantinoupoleos Street, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Chrysoula Boutari4th Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 49 Konstantinoupoleos Street, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-0053-2440
Emmanouil Sinakos4th Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 49 Konstantinoupoleos Street, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-0923-050X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is now the most common liver disease worldwide, with a continuously increasing prevalence. The mechanisms involved in its pathophysiology are numerous and may include metabolic, environmental, and genetic factors. Genome-wide association studies have identified key genetic variants, most notably in PNPLA3, TM6SF2, MBOAT7, GCKR, and HSD17B13. This mini review discusses the mechanisms through which these variants contribute to the disease pathogenesis, an area that remains a rapidly evolving field of research. Beyond improving our understanding of MASLD, the identification of these variants may also aid in the development of targeted pharmacological approaches. We first summarize the major genetic variants associated with MASLD and then present findings from studies exploring how these variants may influence the efficacy of emerging pharmacotherapies. Finally, we examine the therapeutic agents in the field of precision medicine that are currently being tested in clinical trials. These therapeutic opportunities are a promising approach that may provide individualized solutions for this chronic liver disorder that affects a wide range of the population.

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Fatty LiverGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease17-Hydroxysteroid DehydrogenasesAcyltransferasesAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAnimalsGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansLipaseMembrane ProteinsPhospholipases A2, Calcium-Independent17-Hydroxysteroid DehydrogenasesAcyltransferasesAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingGCKR protein, humanHSD17B13 protein, humanLipaseMBOAT7 protein, humanMembrane ProteinsPhospholipases A2, Calcium-IndependentPNPLA3 protein, humanTM6SF2 protein, humanGCKRHSD17B13MBOAT7metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver diseasePNPLA3TM6SF2

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PMCPMC12940723

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