Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with decreased hepatocyte mitochondrial respiration but not mitochondrial number
Sinton, M. C.; Meseguer-Ripolles, J.; Lucendo-Villarin, B.; Lyall, M. J.; Carter, R. N.; Morton, N. M.; Hay, D. C.; Drake, A.
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently the most prevalent form of liver disease worldwide. This term covers a spectrum of pathologies, from benign hepatic steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). As the disease progresses, NASH can develop into cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the underlying mechanisms and the factors which predispose an individual to disease progression remain poorly understood. Whilst NAFLD appears to be associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, it is unclear whether this is due to respiratory impairment, changes in mitochondrial mass, or mitochondrial fragmentation. Using a human pluripotent stem cell-based model of NAFLD we show that exposure to lactate, pyruvate and octanoic acid results in the development of macrovesicular steatosis. We do not observe changes in mitochondrial mass or fragmentation but do find decreases in maximal respiration and reserve capacity, suggesting impairment in the electron transport chain (ETC). Taken together, these findings indicate that the development of macrovesicular steatosis in NAFLD may be linked to the impairment of the ETC in mitochondria.
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