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Kuo Du

Assistant Professor in Medicine
Medicine, Gastroenterology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor in Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Gastroenterology, Medicine

Recent Publications


WSTF nuclear autophagy regulates chronic but not acute inflammation.

Journal Article Nature · July 2, 2025 Acute inflammation is an essential response that our bodies use to combat infections1. However, in the absence of infections, chronic inflammation can have a pivotal role in the onset and progression of chronic diseases, such as arthritis, cancer, autoimmu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Targeting senescent hepatocytes for treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and multi-organ dysfunction.

Journal Article Nat Commun · March 28, 2025 Senescent hepatocytes accumulate in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and are linked to worse clinical outcomes. However, their heterogeneity and lack of specific markers have made them difficult to target therapeutically. He ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Targeting Hepatocyte Senescence to Improve NAFLD

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 2024 - 2029

Hippo-Yap Pathway, Ferroptosis of Hepatic Stellate Cells and Liver Fibrosis

ResearchPI-Fellow · Awarded by American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · 2021 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Kansas · 2017 Ph.D.