| Literature DB >> 21922031 |
Raluca Pais1, Ioana Moraru, Vlad Ratziu.
Abstract
The rationale for specific pharmacologic therapy in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is determined by the potential for disease progression and the difficulties, in many patients, of successfully implementing diet and lifestyle changes over the long term. Owing to their ability to correct insulin resistance, insulin-sensitizing agents are attractive candidates for the treatment of NASH. In this review we provide an insight into the mechanism of action, therapeutic efficacy and safety issues regarding the use of glitazones in NASH.Entities:
Keywords: fibrosis; glitazones; insulin resistance; insulin sensitizing drugs; nonalcoholic steatohepatitis; steatosis
Year: 2011 PMID: 21922031 PMCID: PMC3165207 DOI: 10.1177/1756283X11409793
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Therap Adv Gastroenterol ISSN: 1756-283X Impact factor: 4.409