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World J Hepatol. Jun 27, 2024; 16(6): 871-877
Published online Jun 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i6.871
Sarcopenia and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease: Time to address both
Rochelle Wong, Li-Yun Yuan
Rochelle Wong, Li-Yun Yuan, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, United States
Author contributions: Wong R performed the literature review and wrote the manuscript; Yuan LY reviewed and revised the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved of the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Rochelle Wong, MD, Doctor, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 1510 San Pablo St. HC1-Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90033, United States. rochellewong15@gmail.com
Received: February 17, 2024
Revised: April 23, 2024
Accepted: April 29, 2024
Published online: June 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Sarcopenia and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) share a bidirectional relationship along the liver-muscle axis. With similar pathophysiology and shared risk factors, MASLD is a risk factor for sarcopenia, and vice versa. Early identification and adequate diagnosis are important. However, lack of consensus definition made it difficult to research outcomes. With the recently updated consensus definition for MASLD, researchers may now better identify proper cohorts for study. Consensus on gold standard techniques and muscle mass cutoffs to define sarcopenia are still needed. Future research may identify potential therapeutic targets along the shared liver-muscle axis that would improve outcomes for both sarcopenia and MASLD.