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<p>Despite advances in research, studies on predictive models for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)-related fibrosis remain limited. Identifying new biomarkers to distinguish Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) from NAFLD would aid in the treatment of NASH. Gene expression and clinical profiles of NAFL and NASH patients were collected from databases. Differentially expressed genes with prognostic value were used to construct predictive model. Validation of fibrosis stage-related pyroptosis-related genes (PRGs) was performed using Sprague-Dawley rats liver fibrosis models induced by CCl4 or PS. Immune cell infiltration assessment demonstrated that stromal score, immune score, and ESTIMATE score were higher in patients with NASH compared to those with NAFL. <i>BAX</i>, <i>BAK1</i>, <i>PYCARD</i>, and <i>NLRP3</i> were identified as hub genes that exhibit a strong correlation with fibrosis stage. Additionally, the expression of these genes was increased in fibrotic liver tissues induced by CCl4 and PS. The pyroptosis-associated gene signature effectively predicts the degree of liver fibrosis in NASH patients. Our study indicates that <i>BAX</i>, <i>BAK1</i>, <i>PYCARD</i>, and <i>NLRP3</i> might serve as biomarkers for NASH-associated fibrosis.</p>

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Identification of pyroptosis-associated gene to predict fibrosis and reveal immune characterization in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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    2025年4月29日

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  • Sha Tu,
  • Xi Jing,
  • Xiaoling Bu,
  • Qingfang Zhang,
  • Shanying Liao,
  • Xiaobo Zhu,
  • Ying Guo,
  • Weihong Sha

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Despite advances in research, studies on predictive models for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)-related fibrosis remain limited. Identifying new biomarkers to distinguish Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) from NAFLD would aid in the treatment of NASH. Gene expression and clinical profiles of NAFL and NASH patients were collected from databases. Differentially expressed genes with prognostic value were used to construct predictive model. Validation of fibrosis stage-related pyroptosis-related genes (PRGs) was performed using Sprague-Dawley rats liver fibrosis models induced by CCl4 or PS. Immune cell infiltration assessment demonstrated that stromal score, immune score, and ESTIMATE score were higher in patients with NASH compared to those with NAFL. BAX, BAK1, PYCARD, and NLRP3 were identified as hub genes that exhibit a strong correlation with fibrosis stage. Additionally, the expression of these genes was increased in fibrotic liver tissues induced by CCl4 and PS. The pyroptosis-associated gene signature effectively predicts the degree of liver fibrosis in NASH patients. Our study indicates that BAX, BAK1, PYCARD, and NLRP3 might serve as biomarkers for NASH-associated fibrosis.