The pathogenesis of the gut-liver axis in NAFLD
NAFLD
PATHOGENESIS
The pathogenesis of NAFLD is complex and it is the result of multiple factors including diet, metabolic factors, gut microbial flora, and genetic factors (Targeting the gut-liver axis has become an emerging strategy for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD. Several potential treatments for NAFLD are currently being developed, including: a. Antibiotics. Antibiotics are controversial drugs for NAFLD. Early-phase clinical studies (