The Role of Myeloid-Derived Cells in the Progression of Liver Disease

Chris John Weston, Henning Wolfgang Zimmermann, David H Adams

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Abstract

Control of homeostasis and rapid response to tissue damage in the liver is orchestrated by crosstalk between resident and infiltrating inflammatory cells. A crucial role for myeloid cells during hepatic injury and repair has emerged where resident Kupffer cells, circulating monocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells and neutrophils control local tissue inflammation and regenerative function to maintain tissue architecture. Studies in humans and rodents have revealed a heterogeneous population of myeloid cells that respond to the local environment by either promoting regeneration or driving the inflammatory processes that can lead to hepatitis, fibrogenesis, and the development of cirrhosis and malignancy. Such plasticity of myeloid cell responses presents unique challenges for therapeutic intervention strategies and a greater understanding of the underlying mechanisms is needed. Here we review the role of myeloid cells in the establishment and progression of liver disease and highlight key pathways that have become the focus for current and future therapeutic strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Article number893
JournalFrontiers in immunology
Volume10
Issue numberAPR
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Apr 2019

Keywords

  • circulating monocytes
  • cirrhosis
  • fibrosis
  • hepatitis (general)
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • macrophage
  • myeloid derived suppressor cell (MDSC)
  • neutrophil (PMN)

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