Immunotoxicology: role of inflammation in chemical-induced hepatotoxicity

Luster, MI; Simeonova, PP; Gallucci, RM; Matheson, JM; Yucesoy, B

HERO ID

195167

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2000

Language

English

PMID

11137622

HERO ID 195167
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2000
Title Immunotoxicology: role of inflammation in chemical-induced hepatotoxicity
Authors Luster, MI; Simeonova, PP; Gallucci, RM; Matheson, JM; Yucesoy, B
Journal International Journal of Immunopharmacology
Volume 22
Issue 12
Page Numbers 1143-1147
Abstract The liver, which is the major organ responsible for the metabolism of drugs and chemicals, is also the primary target organ for many toxic chemicals. Increasing evidence has indicated that inflammatory processes are intimately involved in chemical-induced hepatotoxic processes, and like other inflammatory diseases, such as autoimmunity, are responsible for producing mediators which can effect liver damage or repair. This review will summarize the authors' current understanding of how inflammatory processes influence hepatic pathology and repair following exposure to established hepatotoxic chemicals including carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), an industrial chemical, and acetaminophen (APAP), a widely used analgesic.
Pmid 11137622
Wosid WOS:000166056900016
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Language Text English
Keyword immunotoxicology; hepatotoxicity; acetaminophen
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