Table 1. Role of IDO/TDO in liver diseases.
Liver diseases | Roles of IDO/TDO |
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Viral hepatitis | Inhibition of HBV replication; Exacerbation of liver injury |
Autoimmune liver diseases | Protection against immune overactivation |
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease | Protection against liver inflammation; Promotion of liver steatosis |
Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis | Aggravation or attenuation of liver lesions |
Liver tumors | Promotion of tumor progression |
Hepatectomy and liver transplantation | Suppression of liver regeneration; Protection against immune rejection |