Review Article
The role of HMGB1 in inflammation-mediated organ injury

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Abstract

HMGB1 is a chromosome-binding protein that also acts as a damage-associated molecular pattern molecule. It has potent proinflammatory effects and is one of key mediators of organ injury. Evidence from research has revealed its involvement in the signaling mechanisms of Toll-like receptors and the receptor for advanced glycation end-products in organ injury. HMGB1-mediated organ injuries are acute damage including ischemic, mechanical, allograft rejection and toxicity, and chronic diseases of the heart, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Strategies against HMGB1 and its associated cellular signal pathways need to be developed and may have preventive and therapeutic potentials in organ injury.

Key words

HMGB1 protein
inflammation
organ injuries

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