FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 30(12), 4071-4082 (2016-08-25)
IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) is a liver-derived, anti-inflammatory molecule that is decreased in obesity, a key risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It was not known whether IGFBP-3 levels were altered in NAFLD, whether such alterations could be the
The pregnane X receptor (PXR) is a principal xenobiotic receptor crucial in the detection, detoxification, and clearance of toxic substances from the body. PXR plays a vital role in the metabolism and disposition of drugs, and elevated PXR levels contribute to cancer
IκB kinase 2 (IKK2) is well known for its pivotal role as a mediator of the canonical NF-κB pathway, which has important functions in inflammation and immunity, but also in cancer. Here we identify a novel and critical function of
