The expression of the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) in liver tissues is associated with the progression of human nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Specifically, STING-expressing macrophages, in particular, monocyte-derived macrophages, are positively correlated with the degree of liver inflammation and/or fibrosis progression, which appeared to be mediated by the activation of the STING-TBK1 signaling pathway in macrophage.
- Xiaoxiao Wang
- Huiying Rao
- Lai Wei