Heme oxygenase-1 prevents non-alcoholic steatohepatitis through suppressing hepatocyte apoptosis in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), the rate-limiting enzyme in heme catabolism, has been reported to have potential antioxidant properties. However, the role of HO-1 on hepatocyte apoptosis remains unclear. We aim to elucidate the effects of HO...

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Main Authors: Fu Na, Kong LingBo, Wu Wen, Han Fang, Zhao SuXian, Wang RongQi, Nan YueMin, Kong Li, Yu Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/124