Pathological Connections between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and chronic kidney disease are major public health issues worldwide. The clinical burden of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is not only confined to liver-related morbidity and mortality, but it also includes the burden of chronic extrahepatic complications. It is well known that liver and kidney are strictly interconnected in physiological and pathological conditions.

Summary

Mounting evidence indicates a strong association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and chronic kidney disease, independent of the identified cardiorenal risk factors. The presence and severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are related to the developmental stage and risk of chronic kidney disease. And chronic kidney disease progression also contri

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9798839 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature