The Role of Innate Lymphoid Cells in Immune-Mediated Liver Diseases

Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are a recently identified group of innate immune cells lacking antigen specific receptors that can mediate immune responses and regulate tissue homeostasis and inflammation. ILCs comprise group 1 ILCs, group 2 ILCs, and group 3 ILCs. These ILCs usually localize at mucosal surfaces and combat pathogens by the rapid release of certain cytokines. However, the uncontrolled activation of ILCs can also lead to damaging...