Effects of leptin on hepatic fibrosis
- VernacularTitle:瘦素对肝纤维化作用机制的研究进展
- Author:
Liting WANG
;
Hong MA
;
Jidong JIA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
leptin;
hepatic fibrosis
- From:
Basic & Clinical Medicine
2006;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Leptin and its functional receptors play a crucial role in hepatic fibrogenesis.However,the precise mechanisms underlying the profibrogenic action of leptin in the liver has not been well elucidated.There are two different mechanisms at present.Immunity system and some cytokines may act on it.The reseach on the mechanism of leptin offer a new way for the clinical treatment of hepatic fibrosis.
