Boris Görg

Dr. Boris Görg is a researcher affiliated with the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectiology at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf, Germany. His work focuses on the molecular mechanisms of hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a neuropsychiatric syndrome linked to liver failure, with emphasis on oxidative stress, cerebral edema, and posttranslational protein modifications.

Research Interests: His studies explore the interplay between osmotic and oxidative stress in HE, including mechanisms like protein-tyrosine nitration, RNA oxidation, dysregulation of glutamate and zinc homeostasis, and altered gene/microRNA expression. His work bridges liver pathology with neurological complications.

Publication Trends: His most recent articles (2002–2011) center on experimental models of HE, particularly using rats, and clinical studies involving cirrhosis patients. Topics span ammonia neurotoxicity, microglia activation, neurosteroid receptors, and zinc homeostasis, reflecting interdisciplinary research in neuroscience and hepatology.

Labs & Collaborations: He collaborates with the Neuroscience Network Düsseldorf and contributes to understanding HE's pathophysiology through cellular and molecular analyses, including astrocyte cultures and in vivo models.