ReviewNature reviews. Immunology2026
Kupffer cells in liver homeostasis and disease: from immune sentinels to metabolic gatekeepers.
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- Immunosuppressive cells as barriers to cancer therapy: mechanisms and emerging solutions.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
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- Liver microenvironment-driven immunosuppressive niche in colorectal cancer liver metastasis and its therapeutic remodeling.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- NHWD-870, a Potent BET Inhibitor, Ameliorated Endotoxemia-Induced Hepatic Inflammation via Suppression of BRD4-STAT1 Signaling and Macrophage M1 Polarization.Journal of inflammation research · 2026Article
- Short histological kaleidoscope - recent findings in histology. Part VI. Kupffer cells, hepatic stellate cells, enteroendocrine cells, and telocytes.Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologieReview
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Abstract
The liver, a key metabolic organ, has a central role in maintaining systemic homeostasis but is vulnerable to numerous diseases. Its metabolic functions are mainly carried out by hepatocytes; however, the liver also harbours diverse non-parenchymal cell populations, including immune cells. Among these, Kupffer cells, the resident macrophages of the liver, are critical modulators of liver function and immunity. Emerging research highlights their dynamic roles throughout life, from maintaining tissue homeostasis to shaping the balance between immune tolerance and activation in adulthood. Kupffer cells are located in liver sinusoids, where they act as frontline defenders, clearing pathogens and cellular debris from the circulation. Beyond their established phagocytic and immune regulatory functions, Kupffer cells influence metabolic processes, tissue repair and oncogenesis. Moreover, they shape the response of the liver to metabolic disorders such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, infections and malignancies, including hepatocellular carcinoma. Here we explore Kupffer cell biology, focusing on the development, heterogeneity and multifaceted roles of these cells in liver health and disease. We further discuss how advances in imaging, transcriptomics and macrophage-targeted therapies can inform future strategies to combat liver-associated health challenges.
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