Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2010 Apr;87(4):473-8. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2010.2. Epub 2010 Mar 3.
Members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors are players of substantial relevance in the regulation of hepatic gene expression. NRs direct normal physiology and metabolism, adaptations to liver disease, and responses to inflammation and toxins.They also contribute to the regenerative response. In this review, we summarize currently available experimental and clinical data, focusing on the role of NRs in cholestasis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We also highlight the potential of NRs as targets for safe and effective therapeutic interventions.
核受体(NR)超家族的配体激活转录因子成员在调节肝脏基因表达中具有重要意义。NR 直接参与正常生理和代谢、肝脏疾病的适应以及炎症和毒素的反应,它们也有助于再生反应。在这篇综述中,我们总结了目前可用的实验和临床数据,重点介绍了 NR 在胆汁淤积和非酒精性脂肪性肝病(NAFLD)中的作用。我们还强调了 NR 作为安全有效的治疗干预靶点的潜力。