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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2026

The mechanisms of GLP-1 receptor agonists in liver diseases: their multifaceted impact on immune response and metabolic regulation.

Zixuan Hu, Dianzhe Tian, Zuyi Yang, Junwei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yiyao Xu, Xin Lu

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Zixuan Hu *Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Dianzhe Tian *Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Zuyi Yang *Eight-Year Medical Doctor Program, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Junwei ZhangDepartment of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Lei ZhangDepartment of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Yiyao XuDepartment of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Xin LuDepartment of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are revolutionizing the management of metabolic and liver diseases, demonstrating effectiveness in controlling blood sugar levels and promoting liver repair. Research suggests that they have protective effects on the liver, demonstrating the potential for fibrosis regression and improved survival rates in patients with advanced liver disease. To synthesize recent advancements in the hepatoprotective effects of GLP-1RAs and their underlying mechanisms, we aimed to provide a comprehensive framework for the development of targeted therapeutics. Our data sources included PubMed and Web of Science, with search terms such as "GLP-1RAs," "liver," "MASLD," "HCC," "inflammatory," "microbiota," "metabolism," and their combinations. We selected reviews, clinical trials, and basic research articles from the past 5 years. GLP-1RAs provide a comprehensive defense against liver damage by exhibiting anti-inflammatory effects and promoting metabolic changes. They significantly modify the immune microenvironment, lower pro-inflammatory cytokines, and prevent the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), thereby helping to reduce fibrogenesis. This immune-metabolic modulation enhances their effectiveness in treating chronic liver conditions such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), fibrosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The combined clinical benefits and mechanistic insights position GLP-1RAs as leaders in addressing glycemic dysregulation and liver diseases, suggesting a transformative approach to the association between metabolic disorders and liver conditions.

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anti-inflammatory effectsclinical applicationsGLP-1RAsliver injurymetabolic regulation

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PMCPMC13044122

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