Regeneration and activation of liver progenitor cells in liver cirrhosis

Yanze Yin, Defu Kong, Kang He*, Qiang Xia*

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    Abstract

    Cirrhosis is characterized as the progress of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic hepatic injury and causes portal hypertension and end stage hepatic disease. Following liver injury, liver progenitor cells (LPCs) can be activated and differentiate into hepatocytes in order to awaken liver regeneration and reach homeostasis. Recent research has uncovered some new sources of LPCs. Here, we update the mechanisms of LPCs-mediated liver regeneration in cirrhosis by introducing the origin of LPCs and LPCs' niche with a discussion of the influence of LPC-related cells. This article analyzes the mechanism of regeneration and activation of LPCs in cirrhosis in recent years aiming to provide help for clinical application. Copyright (C) 2020, Chongqing Medical University. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)623-628
    Number of pages6
    JournalGenes & diseases
    Volume8
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Sept-2021

    Keywords

    • Activation
    • Cytokines
    • Extracellular matrix
    • Hepatic stellate cells
    • Liver cirrhosis
    • Liver progenitor cells
    • Liver regeneration
    • Niche
    • HEPATIC STELLATE CELLS
    • ADULT LIVER
    • STEM-CELLS
    • HEPATOCYTES
    • DIFFERENTIATION
    • CHOLANGIOCYTES
    • FIBROSIS
    • GROWTH
    • EXPRESSION
    • SIGNALS

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