Uloga jetre u metabolizmu glukoze i lipida u stanju gojaznosti

Abstract

The liver plays a vital role in metabolic homeostasis and represents a major site for complex regulation of substrates (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) by insulin and other hormones. The significance of liver metabolic functions in many pathophysiological conditions is highlighted over the past decades. Mechanisms of obesity-induced metabolic disturbance in the liver are the topic of numerous research studies. Metabolic and hormonal changes which are caused primarily by visceral obesity lead to hepatic lipid accumulation. Increased prevalence of obesity and the development of metabolic syndrome contribute to pathophysiological changes in the liver and development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most common diseases in Western societies. In this review, we discussed most recent literature data related to the role of the liver in glucose and lipid metabolism in obesity.