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Pathological process of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells in liver diseases

Yao Ni1, Juan-Mei Li1, Ming-Kun Liu1

  • 1Department of Infection, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China.

World Journal of Gastroenterology
|December 7, 2017
PubMed

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Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) play a key role in liver fibrosis and cirrhosis by producing angiogenic cytokines. Targeting LSEC angiogenesis offers a promising therapeutic strategy for liver disease treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Cell Biology
  • Angiogenesis Research

Background:

  • Cirrhosis, the severe stage of chronic liver injury, stems from liver fibrosis.
  • Hepatitis B and C virus infections are common causes of cirrhosis.
  • Excess extracellular matrix production, linked to liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs), drives fibrosis and cirrhosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of LSEC angiogenic cytokines in liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
  • To focus on the formation and progression of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
  • To detail LSEC angiogenesis inhibition and antiangiogenic therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on LSEC function in liver disease.
  • Analysis of angiogenic cytokines secreted by LSECs.
  • Examination of therapeutic strategies targeting LSEC angiogenesis.

Main Results:

  • Damaged LSECs release factors like TGF-β and PDGF, activating hepatic stellate cells.
  • LSEC-derived angiogenic cytokines are crucial at various stages of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
  • Inhibition of LSEC angiogenesis presents a viable therapeutic approach.

Conclusions:

  • Targeting LSECs holds significant therapeutic potential for liver diseases.
  • Further research into LSEC mechanisms will advance anti-LSEC drug development.
  • Understanding LSEC roles offers new diagnostic and treatment avenues for liver conditions.

Keywords:
CirrhosisFibrosisHepatitisLiver diseaseSinusoidal endothelial cells

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