Objective:To explore the protective effect of STF-08310,a specific inhibitor of inositol-requiring enzyme 1 endoribonuclease(IRE1)/spliced X-box binding protein 1(sXBP1)on liver ischemia-reperfusion(IR)injury and the possible mechanisms. Methods:Thirty C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 3 groups(10 in each group):sham operation group(sham group),hepatic ischemia-reperfusion group(IR group),and STF-083010 pretreatment plus hepatic ischemia-reperfusion group(IR+STF-083010 group). Levels of alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The histological damage of liver and the apoptosis of hepatocytes were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) and TUNEL staining. The expression of interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,and IL-1β mRNA were examined by RT-qPCR. sXBP1 and CHOP proteins in liver tissues were determined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. Results:Compared to IR group,plasma ALT and AST levels in STF-083010+IR group were significantly lower(P < 0.01). Liver tissues in STF-083010+IR group were more slightly damaged than those in IR group(P < 0.01). The mRNA levels of IL-6,TNF-α and IL-1β in IR+STF-083010 group and the protein levels of sXBP1 and CHOP were significantly lower than those of IR group(P < 0.01). Conclusion:Pretreatment of STF-083010 can alleviate liver IR injury by inhibiting sXBP1/CHOP signal pathway.