Mechanisms and disease consequences of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading chronic liver disease worldwide. Its
more advanced subtype, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), connotes progressive liver …
more advanced subtype, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), connotes progressive liver …
Molecular and cellular mechanisms of liver fibrosis and its regression
T Kisseleva, D Brenner - Nature reviews Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2021 - nature.com
Chronic liver injury leads to liver inflammation and fibrosis, through which activated
myofibroblasts in the liver secrete extracellular matrix proteins that generate the fibrous scar …
myofibroblasts in the liver secrete extracellular matrix proteins that generate the fibrous scar …
Hepatic inflammatory responses in liver fibrosis
Chronic liver diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or viral hepatitis are
characterized by persistent inflammation and subsequent liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis critically …
characterized by persistent inflammation and subsequent liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis critically …
Mechanisms of hepatic stellate cell activation
T Tsuchida, SL Friedman - Nature reviews Gastroenterology & …, 2017 - nature.com
Hepatic fibrosis is a dynamic process characterized by the net accumulation of extracellular
matrix resulting from chronic liver injury of any aetiology, including viral infection, alcoholic …
matrix resulting from chronic liver injury of any aetiology, including viral infection, alcoholic …
Liver fibrosis: mechanistic concepts and therapeutic perspectives
N Roehlen, E Crouchet, TF Baumert - Cells, 2020 - mdpi.com
Liver fibrosis due to viral or metabolic chronic liver diseases is a major challenge of global
health. Correlating with liver disease progression, fibrosis is a key factor for liver disease …
health. Correlating with liver disease progression, fibrosis is a key factor for liver disease …
Hepatic macrophages in liver homeostasis and diseases-diversity, plasticity and therapeutic opportunities
Macrophages, which are key cellular components of the liver, have emerged as essential
players in the maintenance of hepatic homeostasis and in injury and repair processes in …
players in the maintenance of hepatic homeostasis and in injury and repair processes in …
Resolving the fibrotic niche of human liver cirrhosis at single-cell level
Liver cirrhosis is a major cause of death worldwide and is characterized by extensive
fibrosis. There are currently no effective antifibrotic therapies available. To obtain a better …
fibrosis. There are currently no effective antifibrotic therapies available. To obtain a better …
Liver inflammation and fibrosis
Y Koyama, DA Brenner - The Journal of clinical …, 2017 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Chronic liver inflammation leads to fibrosis and cirrhosis, which is the 12th leading cause of
death in the United States. Hepatocyte steatosis is a component of metabolic syndrome and …
death in the United States. Hepatocyte steatosis is a component of metabolic syndrome and …
Targeting hepatic macrophages to treat liver diseases
F Tacke - Journal of hepatology, 2017 - Elsevier
Our view on liver macrophages in the context of health and disease has been reformed by
the recognition of a remarkable heterogeneity of phagocytes in the liver. Liver macrophages …
the recognition of a remarkable heterogeneity of phagocytes in the liver. Liver macrophages …
Macrophage functional diversity in NAFLD—more than inflammation
Macrophages have diverse phenotypes and functions due to differences in their origin,
location and pathophysiological context. Although their main role in the liver has been …
location and pathophysiological context. Although their main role in the liver has been …