Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2507412 | Journal of Food and Drug Analysis | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Liver injury resulting from exposure to drugs and chemicals is a major health problem. Autophagy is an important factor in a wide range of diseases, such as cancer, liver disease, muscular disorder, neurodegeneration, pathogen infection, and aging, and emerging evidence indicates that autophagy makes a substantial contribution to the pathogenesis of drug- and chemical-induced liver toxicity. In this review, we summarize current knowledge on autophagy triggered by toxicants/toxins, the protective role of autophagy in liver toxicity, and the underlying molecular mechanisms. We also highlight experimental approaches for studying autophagy.
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Authors
Si Chen, William B. Melchior Jr., Yuanfeng Wu, Lei Guo,