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  • Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a significant cause of global mortality.
  • Chronic alcohol abuse causes cellular and molecular damage in hepatocytes.
  • The exact triggers for ALD progression remain incompletely understood.

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  • To review key pathways involved in alcoholic liver disease pathogenesis.
  • To highlight current clinical trials for treating ALD patients.

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  • Literature review of pathogenesis mechanisms.
  • Overview of ongoing clinical treatment studies.

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  • Key pathogenic pathways include oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and immune system alterations.
  • Inflammatory pathways and apoptosis are critical in ALD development.
  • Limited treatment options exist, particularly for alcoholic hepatitis.

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  • Understanding ALD pathogenesis is crucial for developing effective therapies.
  • Current research focuses on targeting specific molecular and cellular pathways.
  • Further clinical trials are needed to improve treatment outcomes for ALD.