Oxidative burst of Kupffer cells: target for liver injury treatment

Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub. 2002 Dec;146(2):15-20. doi: 10.5507/bp.2002.003.

Abstract

Liver injury, and frequent consequent fibrosis, is the focus of a number of research groups ranging from molecular biologists to clinicians. It encompasses many aspects and approaches. Among biochemical events the role of Kupffer cells, oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory mediators are eminent. In this review we focus on recent findings into use of natural substances for the modulation of oxidative burst as well as production of inflammatory mediators by Kupffer cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cytokines / metabolism
  • Hepatitis / metabolism*
  • Hepatitis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Inflammation Mediators / metabolism
  • Kupffer Cells / metabolism*
  • Kupffer Cells / physiology
  • Respiratory Burst*

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Inflammation Mediators