Erschienen in:
01.10.2014
Therapeutic Potential of HO-1 in Autoimmune Diseases
verfasst von:
Bao-Zhu Li, Biao Guo, Hai-Yan Zhang, Juan Liu, Sha-Sha Tao, Hai-Feng Pan, Dong-Qing Ye
Erschienen in:
Inflammation
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Ausgabe 5/2014
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Abstract
Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), the inducible isoform of heme oxygenase (HO), has raised a lot of concerns in recent years due to its multiple functions. HO-1 was found to be a pivotal cytoprotective, antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, immunosuppressive, as well as anti-inflammatory molecule. Recent studies have clarified its significant functions in many diseases with substantial findings. In autoimmune diseases, HO-1 may have promising therapeutic potential. Here, we briefly reviewed recent advances in this field, aiming at hopefully exploring the potential therapeutic roles of HO-1, and design HO-1-based strategies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.