Advances in the role of neutrophil extracellular traps in metabolic associated fatty liver disease
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)is a group of liver diseases mainly caused by multisystemic metabolic disorders for which no drugs are currently available,while its prevalence is increasing yearly and its palliation can be favored by inhibiting inflammatory progression.The neutrophil extracellular traps(NETs),a type of reticulum in the innate immune system,play an important role in the development of inflammation.Therefore,we reviewed the role of NETs in MAFLD,aiming to reveal its potential as a drug target and bring new ideas for the treatment of MAFLD.