In Vitro Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Model Elucidating the Effect of Immune Environment on Disease Progression and Alleviation

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is a major cause of chronic liver disease, is characterized by fat accumulation in the liver. Existing models struggle to assess medication effects on liver function in the context of NAFLD’s unique inflammatory environment. We address this by developi...

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Published in:ACS omega 2024-06, Vol.9 (23), p.25094-25105
Main Authors: Kim, Inhye, Kyun, Mi-lang, Jung, Hyewon, Kwon, Ji-In, Kim, Jeongha, Kim, Ju-Kang, Lee, Yu Bin, Kwon, Young-In, Moon, Kyoung-Sik
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Language:English
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Summary:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is a major cause of chronic liver disease, is characterized by fat accumulation in the liver. Existing models struggle to assess medication effects on liver function in the context of NAFLD’s unique inflammatory environment. We address this by developing a 3D in vitro NAFLD model using HepG2 and THP-1 cells (mimicking liver and Kupffer cells) cocultured using transwell and hydrogel system. This mimics liver architecture and allows for manipulation of the immune environment. We demonstrate that the model recapitulates key NAFLD features: steatosis (induced by fatty acids), oxidative stress, inflammation, and impaired liver function embodying the interrelationship between NAFLD and the surrounding immune environment. This versatile model offers a valuable tool for preclinical NAFLD research by incorporating a disease-relevant immune environment.
ISSN:2470-1343
2470-1343
DOI:10.1021/acsomega.4c02433