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Omega-3 phospholipids and obesity-associated NAFLD: Potential mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives

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    SYSNO ASEP0555820
    Document TypeJ - Journal Article
    R&D Document TypeJournal Article
    Subsidiary JČlánek ve WOS
    TitleOmega-3 phospholipids and obesity-associated NAFLD: Potential mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
    Author(s) Mitrović, Marko (FGU-C)
    Sistilli, Gabriella (FGU-C)
    Horáková, Olga (FGU-C) RID, ORCID
    Rossmeisl, Martin (FGU-C) RID, ORCID
    Article numbere13650
    Source TitleEuropean Journal of Clinical Investigation. - : Wiley - ISSN 0014-2972
    Roč. 52, č. 3 (2022)
    Number of pages19 s.
    Languageeng - English
    CountryUS - United States
    Keywordskrill oil ; marine phospholipids ; n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids ; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ; obesity
    OECD categoryEndocrinology and metabolism (including diabetes, hormones)
    R&D ProjectsGA17-11027S GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF)
    Method of publishingLimited access
    Institutional supportFGU-C - RVO:67985823
    UT WOS000679928600001
    EID SCOPUS85111860948
    DOI10.1111/eci.13650
    AnnotationPrevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases in line with obesity and type 2 diabetes, and there is no approved drug therapy. Polyunsaturated fatty acids of n-3 series (omega-3) are known for their hypolipidaemic and anti-inflammatory effects. Existing clinical trials suggest varying effectiveness of triacylglycerol- or ethyl ester-bound omega-3 in the treatment of NAFLD, without affecting advanced stages such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Preclinical studies suggest that the lipid class used to supplement omega-3 may determine the extent and nature of their effects on metabolism. Phospholipids of marine origin represent an alternative source of omega-3. The aim of this review is to summarise the available evidence on the use of omega-3 phospholipids, primarily in obesity-related NAFLD, and to outline perspectives of their use in the prevention/treatment of NAFLD. A PubMed literature search was conducted in May 2021. In total, 1088 articles were identified, but based on selection criteria, 38 original papers were included in the review. Selected articles describing the potential mechanisms of action of omega-3 phospholipids have also been included. Preclinical evidence clearly indicates that omega-3 phospholipids have strong antisteatotic effects in the liver, which are stronger compared to omega-3 administered as triacylglycerols. Multiple mechanisms are likely involved in the overall antisteatotic effects, involving not only the liver but also adipose tissue and the gut. Robust preclinical evidence for strong antisteatotic effects of omega-3 phospholipids in the liver should be confirmed in clinical trials. Further research is needed on the possible effects of omega-3 phospholipids on advanced NAFLD.
    WorkplaceInstitute of Physiology
    ContactLucie Trajhanová, lucie.trajhanova@fgu.cas.cz, Tel.: 241 062 400
    Year of Publishing2023
    Electronic addresshttps://doi.org/10.1111/eci.13650
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