Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	120178
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Emerging treatment options for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and its related liver diseases
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Chun-Ye Zhang and Ming Yang
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Corresponding Author	Ming Yang, Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, United States. minyang@uchc.edu
Key Words	Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease; Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis; Clinical trials; Molecular mechanisms; Treatments; Therapeutic strategies
Core Tip	Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common type of chronic liver disease, affecting more than a quarter of the global population. MASLD is driven by many factors, including dietary and genetic factors. Without effective treatment, MASLD can lead to liver cirrhosis and cancer. Currently, treatment options for MASLD and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), an advanced form of MASLD, are limited. Ongoing clinical trials suggest that drug repurposing for metabolic disorders, dietary modifications, exercise, natural products, and combination therapies offer promising strategies for the management and treatment of MASLD and MASH.
Citation	Zhang CY, Yang M. Emerging treatment options for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and its related liver diseases. World J Hepatol 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-24 07:23
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-24 07:25
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 10:16
Return for Revision	2026-03-17 10:16
Revised	2026-03-31 03:37
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-17 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-17 03:48
Articles in Press	2026-04-17 03:48
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