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Hepatic function and physiology in the newborn.

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  • 1The Liver Unit, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK.

Seminars in Neonatology : SN
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Liver development is complex, with full maturity achieved two years post-birth. Neonatal liver dysfunction risks include immaturity, hypoxia, and sepsis, with potential links to fatty liver disease.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Neonatal Medicine

Background:

  • Liver development progresses from progenitor cells, with bile secretion by 12 weeks' gestation.
  • Hepatocyte specialization occurs at birth, with distinct sinusoidal and canalicular surfaces for nutrient absorption and bile/metabolite transport.
  • Postnatal interruption of umbilical supply rapidly induces key liver functions like transamination and coagulation factor synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review liver development from progenitor cells to mature organ.
  • To highlight functional and anatomical specialization of the liver acinus.
  • To discuss risks and causes of neonatal liver dysfunction and potential long-term implications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of liver development and function.

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  • Discussion of signaling pathways (e.g., JAG1) and genetic factors.
  • Analysis of neonatal liver risks and emerging concepts like neonatal fatty liver disease.

    • Main Results:

    • Liver maturity is achieved up to two years after birth, involving complex signaling pathways.
    • Hepatocytes exhibit specialized functions and anatomical zonation (Zones 1, 2, 3) within the hepatic acinus.
    • Preterm infants face increased risks of hepatic decompensation due to immature detoxifying and synthetic functions.

    Conclusions:

    • Neonatal liver immaturity, hypoxia, and sepsis are significant causes of liver dysfunction.
    • Stem cell and genetic research offer insights into liver development and regeneration.
    • The neonatal period may be critical for the development of conditions like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).