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. 2021 Jan;9(2):174. doi: 10.21037/atm-20-3594

Table 1. Role of IDO/TDO in liver diseases.

Liver diseases Roles of IDO/TDO
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