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Editorial: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD): innovative management strategies using herbal medicines

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

Abstract: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), constitutes a substantial and growing global health burden, affecting approximately one-third of the adult population (https://doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2023-330595). Despite its high prevalence and progressive nature, current therapeutic strategies remain markedly limited, highlighting a critical demand for innovative treatment approaches. Within this context, herbal medicines emerge as a promising direction for exploration. These natural interventions benefit from centuries of well-documented traditional application and exhibit multi-target therapeutic potential that aligns with the complex pathophysiology of MAFLD. This research topic, "Metabolic

Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology

DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1742956

Authors: Yunhui Chen, Yujie Liu, Qing Zhang, Wei Peng

Institutions: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801

OpenAlex ID: W7119468628

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