1. The reversal of PXR or PPARα activation-induced hepatomegaly.
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Zhang, Yifei, Yang, Jie, Fan, Shicheng, Gao, Yue, Cai, Chenghui, Li, Huilin, Li, Xuan, Yang, Xiao, Xing, Yunhui, Huang, Min, and Bi, Huichang
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PREGNANE X receptor , *HEPATOMEGALY , *YAP signaling proteins , *PORTAL vein , *LABORATORY mice , *DRUG target - Abstract
The activation of pregnane X receptor (PXR) or peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) can induce liver enlargement. Recently, we reported that PXR or PPARα activation-induced hepatomegaly depends on yes-associated protein (YAP) signaling and is characterized by hepatocyte hypertrophy around the central vein area and hepatocyte proliferation around the portal vein area. However, it remains unclear whether PXR or PPARα activation-induced hepatomegaly can be reversed after the withdrawal of their agonists. In this study, we investigated the regression of enlarged liver to normal size following the withdrawal of PCN or WY-14643 (typical agonists of mouse PXR or PPARα) in C57BL/6 mice. The immunohistochemistry analysis of CTNNB1 and KI67 showed a reversal of hepatocyte size and a decrease in hepatocyte proliferation after the withdrawal of agonists. In details, the expression of PXR or PPARα downstream proteins (CYP3A11, CYP2B10, ACOX1, and CYP4A) and the expression of proliferation-related proteins (CCNA1, CCND1, and PCNA) returned to the normal levels. Furthermore, YAP and its downstream proteins (CTGF, CYR61, and ANKRD1) also restored to the normal states, which was consistent with the change in liver size. These findings demonstrate the reversibility of PXR or PPARα activation-induced hepatomegaly and provide new data for the safety of PXR and PPARα as drug targets. • PXR or PPARα activation-induced hepatomegaly is reversible. • The hepatocyte size and proliferation return to normal state after the reversal. • Protein levels altered by PXR or PPARα activation are restored after the reversal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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