| Literature DB >> 29930864 |
Joel Grunhut1, Wei Wang1, Berk Aykut1, Inderdeep Gakhal1, Alejandro Torres-Hernandez1, George Miller1,2.
Abstract
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a subtype of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease that is characterised by steatosis, chronic inflammation, and hepatocellular injury with or without fibrosis. The role and activation of macrophages in the pathogenesis of NASH is complex and is being studied for possible therapeutic options to help the millions of people diagnosed with the disease. The purpose of this review is to discuss the pathogenesis of NASH through the activation and role of Kupffer cells and other macrophages in causing inflammation and progression of NASH. Furthermore, this review aims to outline some of the current therapeutic options targeting the pathogenesis of NASH.Entities:
Keywords: Inflammation; macrophage; steatohepatitis
Year: 2018 PMID: 29930864 PMCID: PMC6007994
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Med J Hepatol ISSN: 2053-4221