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Long-term hepatitis B surface antigen kinetics after nucleos(t)ide analog discontinuation in patients with noncirrhotic chronic hepatitis B

Few studies have reported hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) kinetics after nucleos(t)ide analog (NA) discontinuation in patients with noncirrhotic chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The study specifically...

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Resmetirom: Breakthrough therapeutic approach for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

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Outcome of bariatric surgery in patients with unexpected liver cirrhosis: A multicenter study from China

Liver cirrhosis is a complex disease that may result in increased morbidity and mortality following bariatric surgery (BS). This study aimed to explore the outcome of BS in patients with unexpected...

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Meldonium-induced steatosis is associated with increased delta 6 desaturation and reduced elongation of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is associated with abnormal lipid metabolism. Mitochondrial dysfunction is considered an important factor in the onset of MAFLD, whereas altered fatty...

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Portal vein tumor thrombosis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients: Is it the end?

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most prevalent form of cancer globally and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality. The incidence of portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) in HCC...

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Inhaled nitric oxide as a salvage therapy for refractory hypoxemia in the post-transplantation period of hepatopulmonary syndrome: An explorative report of three cases

Liver transplantation (LT) is the only effective treatment for hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). Moreover, perioperative refractory hypoxemia (pRH) is a prevalent life-threatening condition and has extremely...

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Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 (LECT2) regulates liver ischemia–reperfusion injury

Hepatic ischemia–reperfusion injury (IRI) is a significant challenge in liver transplantation, trauma, hypovolemic shock, and hepatectomy, with limited effective interventions available. This study...

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Genetic engineering drives the breakthrough of pig models in liver disease research

Compared with the widely used rodents, pigs are anatomically, physiologically, and genetically more similar to humans, making them high-quality models for the study of liver diseases. Here, we review...

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Liver-specific glucocorticoid action in alcoholic liver disease: Study of glucocorticoid receptor knockout and knockin mice

Glucocorticoids are the only first-line drugs for severe alcoholic hepatitis (AH), with limited efficacy and various side effects on extrahepatic tissues. Liver-targeting glucocorticoid therapy may...

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Early plasma exchange and continuous renal replacement therapy improve puerperal prognosis in hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure in pregnancy

Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related gestational acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a severe condition with limited treatment options. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and ideal timing of...

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Hepatitis B virus as a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma: There is still much work to do

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant health problem that can result in progression to liver cirrhosis, decompensation, and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). On a country...

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Role of immune cell interactions in alcohol-associated liver diseases

Research on inflammatory response, liver injury, and immune regulation has demonstrated that the intricate interactions among immune cells constitute a critical regulatory network. Alcohol consumption...

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Chinese expert consensus on refined diagnosis, treatment, and management of advanced primary liver cancer (2023 edition)

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), commonly known as primary liver cancer, is a major cause of malignant tumors and cancer-related deaths in China, accounting for approximately 85% of all cancer cases...

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Plasma microRNA-15a/16-1-based machine learning for early detection of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is prevalent worldwide and has a high mortality rate, needs to be effectively diagnosed. We aimed to evaluate the significance of plasma microRNA-15a/16-1 (miR-15a/16)...

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Viral hepatitis E: Clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention

Hepatitis E is a globally distributed infection that varies in seroprevalence between developed and developing regions. In the less developed regions of Asia and Africa, a high seropositivity rate has...

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Protective effects of cyclosporine and its analog NIM-811 in a murine model of hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury

The liver is susceptible to ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) during hepatic surgery, when the vessels are compressed to control bleeding, or liver transplantation, when there is an obligate period...

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Genetic variants in the 6p21.3 region influence hepatitis B virus clearance and chronic hepatitis B risk in the Han Chinese population

A genome-wide association study has indicated the association of numerous genes in the 6p21.3 region with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. In this study, we screened 12 representative single-nucleotide...

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Physical activity and exercise in liver cancer

Sarcopenia and physical deconditioning are common complications in patients with liver cancer, which are frequently caused by insufficient physical activity and poor nutritional status, resulting in...

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Targeting nuclear receptors for NASH/MASH: From bench to bedside

The onset of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) represents a tipping point leading to liver injury and subsequent hepatic complications in...

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Role of the portal system in liver regeneration: From molecular mechanisms to clinical management

The liver has a strong regenerative capacity that ensures patient recovery after hepatectomy and liver transplantation. The portal system plays a crucial role in the dual blood supply to the liver,...

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In-depth analysis of de novo lipogenesis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Mechanism and pharmacological interventions

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by the abnormal buildup of lipids in the liver tissue. Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) may progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Triglycerides...

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Synergistic impacts of rifampicin and doxorubicin against thioacetamide-induced hepatocellular carcinoma in rats

Combination therapy is a promising new strategy that has been proposed to increase the efficacy of cancer treatment. We aimed to investigate the anti-cancer activity of rifampicin monotherapy and its...

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Hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence: Predictors and management

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the sixth most common cancer globally, is associated with high mortality rates and more than 830,000 annual deaths. Despite advances in the available management options...

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