Article
Lack of NLRP3-inflammasome leads to gut-liver axis derangement, gut dysbiosis and a worsened phenotype in a mouse model of NAFLD.
Scientific reports - 22 Sept 2017
Pierantonelli Irene, Rychlicki Chiara, Agostinelli Laura, Giordano Debora Maria, Gaggini Melania, Fraumene Cristina, Saponaro Chiara, Manghina Valeria, Sartini Loris, Mingarelli Eleonora, Pinto Claudio, Buzzigoli Emma, Trozzi Luciano, Giordano Antonio, Marzioni Marco, Minicis Samuele De, Uzzau Sergio, Cinti Saverio, Gastaldelli Amalia, Svegliati-Baroni Gianluca
Abstract excerpt
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) represents the most common form of chronic liver injury and can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. A "multi-hit" theory, involving high fat diet and signals from the gut-liver axis, has been hypothesized. The role of the NLRP3-inflammasome, which senses dangerous signals, is controversial. Nlrp3-/- and wild-type mice were fed a Western-lifestyle diet with...
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