BECN1 and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Only a few studies investigated the mRNA levels of genes involved in the initiation of autophagosome formation, such as BECN1, ATG5, or ATG7. To conclude, the available evidence from patients supports the role of inhibition of the autophagic process in the development and progression of MASLD, however, more evidence regarding the stage of autophagy impairment is needed to better understand the pathophysiology of this disease.