The challenging role of micro-RNAs in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children with obesity: is it time for a new era?

Mario BartiromoMichele NardolilloSerena FerraraGiuseppina RussoEmanuele Miraglia Del GiudiceAnna Di Sessa

Published in: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology (2023)

Strong evidence supports a potential role of miRNAs as early biomarkers of NAFLD in children with obesity. They might represent a valid diagnostic and targeted therapeutical tool due to its close pathogenic link with the metabolic milieu.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
young adults
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
cancer therapy
adipose tissue
physical activity
liver fibrosis