Title:Increasing Risk Factors for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; an Insight
into Chronic Periodontitis and Insulin Resistance
Volume: 22
Issue: 8
Author(s): Sreenu Thalla*, Kamaraj R. and Kavitha A.
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacology, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankalathur, Tamil Nadu-603203, India
Keywords:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic periodontitis, insulin resistance, inflammatory response, hepatic steatosis, cardio vascular disease.
Abstract: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is marked by the excessive intrusion of
triglycerides into hepatocytes without any role of alcohol consumption. Various risk factors have
been attributed to this disease pathogenesis, including metabolic disorders, immune response, and
even an intricate relationship between the two. The role of insulin resistance (IR) in NAFLD has
long been known; however, the molecular basis of disease progression under this metabolic
backdrop is still being investigated. Similarly, the periodontitis-mediated immune response is
another major factor involved in NAFLD manifestation, which has generated huge interest. The
prevalence of pathogenic bacteria elicits a strong immune response, which according to the studies
shows a strong correlation with NAFLD state. Such pre-existing conditions have a strong
probability of explaining the disease onset. Additionally, increasing reports on inflammatory
response and its links to insulin resistance have further increased the scope of understanding
NAFLD. Through this review, we aim to elaborate on these factors explaining their role in the
disease progression.