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Liver Endothelial Zonation Orchestrates Hepatic Steatosis Onset through Retinoic Acid-regulated FGF1

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The contribution of liver sinusoidal endothelial cell (LSEC) zonation to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) pathogenesis remains undefined.

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We identified selective lipid deposition in the pericentral zone during early MASLD. Multi-omics analyses confirmed enhanced pericentral lipid metabolism in both hepatocytes and LSECs.

Mechanistically, pericentral LSEC marker c-Kit transcriptionally activated FGF1 via nuclear receptor RXRG, which suppressed hepatocellular lipid accumulation through FGFR4 signaling. Remarkably, retinoic acid (RXRG’s endogenous ligand and active vitamin A metabolite) phenocopied FGF1’s anti-steatotic effects. Clinical data revealed an inverse correlation between dietary vitamin A and MASLD severity, suggesting therapeutic potential of vitamin A supplementation for early intervention.

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