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1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online) |
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
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Basic Study |
| Article Title |
Bicuculline ameliorates metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by inhibiting the nuclear factor-kappa B pathway and reducing lipid accumulation
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Xiao-Mei Wang, Ze Dai, Dai-Jun Lu, Chao-Qun Bao, Nai-Bin Yang and Yu-Ping Zhou |
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Grant Number |
| Joint TCM Science & Technology Projects of National Demonstration Zones for Comprehensive TCM Reform |
GZY-KJS-ZJ-2025-044 |
| Ningbo Top Medical and Health Research Program |
2023020612 |
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| Corresponding Author |
Yu-Ping Zhou, PhD, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, No. 247 Renmin Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo 315020, Zhejiang Province, China. fyzhouyuping@nbu.edu.cn |
| Key Words |
Hepatic steatosis; Lipid accumulation; Lipid metabolism; Nuclear factor-kappa B; Bicuculline; Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease |
| Core Tip |
This study identifies bicuculline (BIC) as a novel agent for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), demonstrating for the first time the dual efficacy of BIC in reducing hepatic lipid accumulation and inflammation via nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway inhibition. Experiments involving zebrafish, mouse, and cellular (HepG2 and AML12) models confirmed that, mechanistically, BIC disrupts the NF-κB signaling pathway, which is a central hub that links metabolic dysfunction and inflammation in MASLD. Transcriptomic insights confirm pathway-specific targeting, distinguishing BIC from broad-spectrum therapies. These findings not only reveal a new axis that can be targeted in the treatment of MASLD but also position BIC as a precision therapeutic candidate with translational promise. The multimodel validation highlights the robustness of BIC, advancing this agent toward clinical exploration. |
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2025-04-29 09:13 |
| Citation |
Wang XM, Dai Z, Lu DJ, Bao CQ, Yang NB, Zhou YP. Bicuculline ameliorates metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by inhibiting the nuclear factor-kappa B pathway and reducing lipid accumulation. World J Gastroenterol 2025; 31(17): 105438 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v31/i17/105438.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v31.i17.105438 |
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