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ReviewMini reviews in medicinal chemistry2026

Association of Metabolic Syndrome and Cholelithiasis: Understanding the Underlying Mechanism for Better Treatment.

Anas Emmad Al Wahaibi, Abdullah Al Lawati, Maiyan Al Hinai, Abdulrahman Al-Hadhrami, Ibrahim Al-Ruheili, Maram Salim AlMusallami, Hanan Al Lawati, Srijit Das

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8 authors.

Anas Emmad Al WahaibiSultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0009-0006-5366-0549
Abdullah Al LawatiSultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0000-0002-5650-6620
Maiyan Al HinaiNational University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0009-0005-0730-5717
Abdulrahman Al-HadhramiDepartment of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0009-0000-7918-1032
Ibrahim Al-RuheiliDepartment of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0009-0007-5851-5591
Maram Salim AlMusallamiNational University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0009-0003-0226-3285
Hanan Al LawatiPharmacy Program, Department of Pharmaceutics, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat 113, Oman.ORCID 0000-0001-7584-1873
Srijit DasDepartment of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0000-0001-8302-7257

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a combination of conditions, including abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, increased blood sugar levels, and high triglycerides. The incidence of metabolic syndrome is concerningly increasing worldwide. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, and even cancer. Cholelithiasis refers to the formation of gallstones. Metabolic associations, including dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance, are all risk factors for cholelithiasis. Modifiable factors include changes in lifestyle and metabolic conditions. In this narrative review, we searched the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases to identify evidence-based literature on the association between metabolic syndrome and cholelithiasis. We discuss the biochemical reaction underlying cholelithiasis, the receptors and signaling pathways involved, and therapeutic options targeting hepatic cholesterol synthesis and secretion. We discuss the molecular mechanisms underlying the association between metabolic syndrome and cholelithiasis, including insulin resistance, genetic factors, and gallbladder functions relevant to cholelithiasis. The clinical implications, along with surgical interventions and treatment, are also discussed in detail. The review may benefit physicians involved in the treatment of cholelithiasis and metabolic syndrome, and help researchers develop appropriate drugs in the future.

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CholelithiasisMetabolic SyndromeAnimalsHumansInsulin ResistanceCholelithiasisgallstoneshyperglycemiainsulin resistancemetabolic syndrometreatment

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