Dendritic cells in liver injury and fibrosis: shortcomings and promises.

Authors :: Lukacs-Kornek V
Schuppan D
Source :: Journal of hepatology [J Hepatol] 2013 Nov; Vol. 59 (5), pp. 1124-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 May 29.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: The phenotype and function of liver dendritic cells (LDCs) are poorly understood. This Snapshot summarizes our current knowledge on LDCs in the healthy and injured liver, and their role in fibrosis progression and reversal. It also draws attention to various pitfalls in the current experimental design and conclusions based on available data.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 European Association for the Study of the Liver. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)