In this review, we discuss relevant recent studies of the role of autophagy in hepatic stellate cell activation. The aim of the paper is to elucidate and dissect the importance of this process during the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis.

In this review, we discuss relevant recent studies of the role of autophagy in hepatic stellate cell activation. The aim of the paper is to elucidate and dissect the importance of this process during the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis.