The present invention derives from the finding that increased levels of Toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) is associated with liver failure and renal dysfunction and/or brain dysfunction and that by decreasing TLR4 levels in vivo, the kidney and brain consequences of liver disease that are precipitated by superimposed infection or inflammation may be reduced. Accordingly, the invention provides TLR4 antagonists for use in a method of treating an individual suffering from liver disease presenting with renal or brain dysfunction.
本发明源于以下发现:Toll样受体4(TLR4)
水平的升高与肝功能衰竭、肾功能障碍和/或脑部功能障碍有关,而通过降低体内TLR4
水平,可减少因叠加感染或炎症而诱发肝病的肾脏和脑部后果。因此,本发明提供了TLR4拮抗剂,用于治疗伴有肾或脑功能障碍的肝病患者。