Increased GABA signaling in liver macrophage promotes HBV replication in HBV-carrier mice

oleh: Yunling Chen, Zhaoqing Yin, Xiaonan Zhang, Yiwei Zhao, Tinghao Liu, Wei-Yang Lu, Shuanglian Wang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2024-06-01

Deskripsi

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) signals in various non-neuronal cells including hepatocytes and some immune cells. Studies, including ours, show that type A GABA receptors (GABAARs)-mediated signaling occurs in macrophages regulating tissue-specific functions. Our recent study reveals that activation of GABAARs in liver macrophages promotes their M2-like polarization and increases HBV replication in mice. This short article briefly summarizes the GABA signaling system in macrophages and discusses potential mechanisms by which GABA signaling promotes HBV replication.