Hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 13 (Hsd17b13) knockdown attenuates liver steatosis in high-fat diet obese mice
S. Mahmood, N. Z. Morrice, D. Thompson, S. Milanizadeh, S. Wilson, P. D. Whitfield, G. D. Mcilroy, J. J. Rochford, N. Mody
This study shows that knocking down Hsd17b13 in obese mice reduces liver steatosis and improves liver health markers, suggesting HSD17B13 as a therapeutic target for MASLD.
bioRxiv · Feb 27, 2024 · PreprintPhysiology