[Programmed necrosis mediated by receptor-interacting protein 3: a new target for liver disease research]
1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China.
Abstract:
Hepatocyte death mainly includes apoptosis and necrosis and is a critical process in the pathophysiological mechanism of liver injury caused by various reasons. Recent studies have shown that key regulatory molecules in the inhibition of apoptosis such as caspase cannot be used as targets for inhibiting disease progression in clinical practice. In recent years, programmed necrosis mediated by receptor-interacting protein 3(RIP3)becomes a new hot research topic. It not only plays an important role in inducing inflammatory response, but also is closely regulated by intracellular signal factors, and it is a type of active cell death which can be interfered with. Compared with apoptosis, programmed necrosis is accompanied by the release of various inflammatory factors, which significantly affects local immune microenvironment. RIP3-mediated programmed necrosis has been taken seriously in many diseases. Although its mechanism of action in liver disease remains unclear, the results of recent studies confirmed its important role in the development of liver disease. This article reviews the research advances in the role of RIP3-mediated programmed necrosis signaling pathway in liver disease of various causes and investigates the possibility of RIP3-mediated programmed necrosis as a new target in the treatment of liver disease.
Insights
Programmed necrosis, mediated by receptor-interacting protein 3 (RIP3), is a crucial cell death pathway in liver injury. Targeting RIP3 offers a promising new therapeutic strategy for liver diseases.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Cellular Biology
- Immunology
Background:
- Hepatocyte death, including apoptosis and necrosis, is central to liver injury.
- Apoptosis inhibitors targeting caspases have limited clinical efficacy.
- Programmed necrosis, mediated by receptor-interacting protein 3 (RIP3), is an emerging area of research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in the role of RIP3-mediated programmed necrosis in liver disease.
- To investigate RIP3-mediated programmed necrosis as a potential therapeutic target for liver disease.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on RIP3 signaling in liver injury.
- Analysis of the mechanisms of RIP3-mediated programmed necrosis in various liver diseases.
Main Results:
- Programmed necrosis, unlike apoptosis, releases inflammatory factors impacting the immune microenvironment.
- RIP3 plays a significant role in the development of diverse liver diseases.
- The precise mechanisms of RIP3 in liver disease are still under investigation.
Conclusions:
- RIP3-mediated programmed necrosis is implicated in liver disease pathogenesis.
- Targeting RIP3 signaling presents a novel therapeutic avenue for liver disease treatment.
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