The liver-brain axis, from its function to preventive therapeutic strategies in diseases - Takeaways - MDSpire

The liver-brain axis, from its function to preventive therapeutic strategies in diseases

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  • Yaoyao Chen

  • Shangcheng Xu

  • Tao Sun

  • June 26, 2026

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    The liver-brain axis (LBA) is a bidirectional communication network integrating neural, humoral, and immune pathways.

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    LBA dysfunction is a core driver of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression.

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    The liver actively modulates peripheral neuroimmune responses, challenging the view of it as a passive metabolic organ.

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    Emerging therapeutic strategies targeting the LBA show potential for managing metabolic dysfunction-associated liver diseases and related psychiatric conditions.

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    The LBA facilitates critical inter-organ communication, influencing both metabolic status and neurocognitive functions.

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