Metabolic-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), previously known as Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), is a progressive liver condition characterized by fat buildup, inflammation, and liver cell damage. With rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome worldwide, MASH is becoming a major public health concern, often leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. Unlike other liver diseases, MASH results from metabolic dysfunction rather than alcohol intake, making it a distinct target for therapeutic innovation.
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) was officially renamed to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) in 2023 by...