Impact of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) on the expression and function of hepatobiliary transporters: A comprehensive mechanistic review.

The liver plays a central role in the biotransformation and disposition of endogenous molecules and xenobiotics. In addition to drug-metabolizing enzymes, transporter proteins are key determinants of drug hepatic clearance. Hepatic transporters are transmembrane proteins that facilitate the movement of chemicals between sinusoidal blood and hepatocytes.