Hepatocyte Apoptosis, Expression of Death Receptors, and Activation of NF-κB in the Liver of Nonalcoholic and Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Patients

Abstract

Liver injury in NASH and ASH is associated with increased hepatocyte apoptosis mediated by death receptors. Further, apoptosis correlates with active NF-kappaB expression, and disease severity. This potential mechanistic link might provide multiple interesting targets for therapeutic intervention.