Regulation of Hepatocyte Fate by Interferon-γ
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2011
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cytogfr.2011.01.001
Abstract
Interferon (IFN)-γ is a cytokine known for its immunomodulatory and anti-proliferative action. In the liver, IFN-γ can induce hepatocyte apoptosis or inhibit hepatocyte cell cycle progression. This article reviews recent mechanistic reports that describe how IFN-γ may direct the fate of hepatocytes either towards apoptosis or a cell cycle arrest. This review also describes a probable role for IFN-γ in modulating hepatocyte fate during liver regeneration, transplantation, hepatitis, fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and highlights promising areas of research that may lead to the development of IFN-γ as a therapy to enhance recovery from liver disease.
Publication Information
Horras, Christopher J.; Lamb, Cheri L.; and Mitchell, Kristen A.. (2011). "Regulation of Hepatocyte Fate by Interferon-γ". Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews, 22(1), 35-43.