[Metabolism and transport pathway of prostaglandin E2 and its role in liver regeneration].
ZHONGHUA GAN ZANG BING ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA GANZANGBING ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY 2021;
29:183-187. [PMID:
33685091 DOI:
10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20190422-00140]
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Abstract
The liver is an organ with regenerative capacity and is essential for maintaining the body homeostasis. Under pathological conditions, such as chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and so on, the impairment of liver regeneration can lead to insufficient liver function or even liver failure. Therefore, promoting liver regeneration can improve the patient's prognosis. Prostaglandin E2 is a hormone-like messenger with physiological activity that can promote tissue regeneration. This article reviews the metabolism and transport pathways of prostaglandin E2 and its mechanism of action in liver tissue regeneration, and proposes that prostaglandin E2 is an important cytokine involved in the liver regeneration process, and has potential clinical application prospects for the treatment of liver injury.
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