Look who's talking: nuclear receptors in the liver and gastrointestinal tract.

The Nuclear Receptors in Liver and Digestive Diseases research workshop was held in Rockville, Maryland, on November 7 and 8, 2007, under the auspices of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health. Over 130 researchers from around the world gathered to assess the pathophysiology of nuclear receptors in the liver and gastrointestinal tract and to explore their potential use as therapeutic targets. This review covers some of the highlights of the meeting, including important areas of future investigation.