As expected, WT mice receiving control AAV8 constructs (AAV8-Alb-Null) on NC had normal livers and developed steatosis, inflammation, liver damage, and liver fibrosis when on either HFMCD diet or WDF (Fig. 6c–j; Supplementary Fig. 10c and d, 11d–k). Here, ALB is linked to Hepatic fibrosis.