Zhuorui Li

Ms. Zhuorui Li


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 April 2025 in Nutrients
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RJRaznin Akter Joly
Raznin Akter Joly
FTFariha Tasnim
Fariha Tasnim
KKKelsey J. Krutsinger
Kelsey J. Krutsinger
ZLZhuorui Li
Zhuorui Li
Nicholas PullenNicholas Pullen
Nicholas Pullen
Yuyan HanYuyan Han
Yuyan Han
Background and Aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a progressive form of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), involves inflammation, fibrosis, steatosis, and oxidative stress. Previous research from our lab shows that cannabigerol (CBG) reduces inflammation and fibrosis in male MASH mice, but its effects in females remain unknown. Given immune cell population changes in MASLD patients, this study examines CBG’s impact on methionine-choline deficient (MCD) diet-induced MASH in female mice. Methods: MCD-fed female mice are supplemented with two different doses for three weeks. Liver fibrosis, steatosis, oxidative stress, ductular reaction, and inflammation are assessed via Sirius Red, Oil Red O, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence staining. Immune cell changes in non-parenchymal cells (NPCs) are analyzed via flow cytometry. Results: CBG treatment improves liver health by reducing leukocyte infiltration. Both CBG doses significantly decrease fibrosis, oxidative stress, ductular proliferation, and inflammation in MCD-fed mice, including monocyte and T lymphocyte reductions. Additionally, CBG downregulates mast cell activation, inhibiting transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 release, thereby suppressing hepatic stellate cell activation. This reduces collagen deposition, fibrosis, and ductular proliferation. Conclusions: Our findings provide insights for pre-clinical and clinical research, highlighting CBG’s potential therapeutic role and dosage considerations in mitigating liver fibrosis and inflammation in female patients.