ACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target

Abstract Elevated incidence of metabolic disorders has been reported worldwide in the recent decade, highlighting the need for developing efficient therapies. These diseases result from a complex interplay of various factors that contribute to disease progression, complications, and resistance to cu...

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Main Authors: Alaa El-Kurjieh, Reem Al-Arab, Qamar Abou Hachem, José-Noel Ibrahim, Philippe Hussein Kobeissy
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-025-02491-z
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author Alaa El-Kurjieh
Reem Al-Arab
Qamar Abou Hachem
José-Noel Ibrahim
Philippe Hussein Kobeissy
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Reem Al-Arab
Qamar Abou Hachem
José-Noel Ibrahim
Philippe Hussein Kobeissy
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description Abstract Elevated incidence of metabolic disorders has been reported worldwide in the recent decade, highlighting the need for developing efficient therapies. These diseases result from a complex interplay of various factors that contribute to disease progression, complications, and resistance to current treatment options. Acetyl-CoA Synthetase Short Chain Family Member 2 (ACSS2) is a nucleo-cytosolic enzyme with both lipogenic and metabolic regulatory roles. Studies on ACSS2 have shown that it is involved in pathways commonly dysregulated in metabolic disorders, leading to fat deposition and disrupted cellular signaling. Although multiple studies have suggested a role of ACSS2 in the metabolic rewiring during tumorigenesis, few studies have examined its involvement in the pathophysiology of metabolic diseases. Recent evidence indicates that ACSS2 may contribute to the pathogenesis of various metabolic disorders making its examination of great interest and potentially aiding in the development of new therapeutic strategies. The objective of this review is to summarize the current understanding of ACSS2’s role in metabolic disorders and its potential as a therapeutic target.
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spelling doaj-art-7ef64450571a418b9a08df9dbb6e772d2025-08-20T02:01:34ZengBMCLipids in Health and Disease1476-511X2025-02-0124111710.1186/s12944-025-02491-zACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic targetAlaa El-Kurjieh0Reem Al-Arab1Qamar Abou Hachem2José-Noel Ibrahim3Philippe Hussein Kobeissy4Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University (LAU)Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University (LAU)Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University (LAU)Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University (LAU)Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University (LAU)Abstract Elevated incidence of metabolic disorders has been reported worldwide in the recent decade, highlighting the need for developing efficient therapies. These diseases result from a complex interplay of various factors that contribute to disease progression, complications, and resistance to current treatment options. Acetyl-CoA Synthetase Short Chain Family Member 2 (ACSS2) is a nucleo-cytosolic enzyme with both lipogenic and metabolic regulatory roles. Studies on ACSS2 have shown that it is involved in pathways commonly dysregulated in metabolic disorders, leading to fat deposition and disrupted cellular signaling. Although multiple studies have suggested a role of ACSS2 in the metabolic rewiring during tumorigenesis, few studies have examined its involvement in the pathophysiology of metabolic diseases. Recent evidence indicates that ACSS2 may contribute to the pathogenesis of various metabolic disorders making its examination of great interest and potentially aiding in the development of new therapeutic strategies. The objective of this review is to summarize the current understanding of ACSS2’s role in metabolic disorders and its potential as a therapeutic target.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-025-02491-zACSS2De novo lipogenesisDiabetesObesityKidney injuryLiver diseases
spellingShingle Alaa El-Kurjieh
Reem Al-Arab
Qamar Abou Hachem
José-Noel Ibrahim
Philippe Hussein Kobeissy
ACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target
Lipids in Health and Disease
ACSS2
De novo lipogenesis
Diabetes
Obesity
Kidney injury
Liver diseases
title ACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target
title_full ACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target
title_fullStr ACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target
title_full_unstemmed ACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target
title_short ACSS2 and metabolic diseases: from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target
title_sort acss2 and metabolic diseases from lipid metabolism to therapeutic target
topic ACSS2
De novo lipogenesis
Diabetes
Obesity
Kidney injury
Liver diseases
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-025-02491-z
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