Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) characterized by hepatic fat accumulation, inflammation, and hepatocellular injury, without significant alcohol consumption. It represents a progression from simple steatosis to inflammatory and fibrotic changes in the liver, with potential to lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatocellular carcinoma. Experimental models of steatohepatitis are used to investigate pathophysiological mechanisms and evaluate therapeutic interventions targeting lipid metabolism and liver histology.