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Therapeutic implication of platelets in liver regeneration -hopes and hues.

Authors :
Aryal, Bibek
Yamakuchi, Munekazu
Shimizu, Toshiaki
Kadono, Jun
Furoi, Akira
Gejima, Kentaro
Komokata, Teruo
Hashiguchi, Teruto
Imoto, Yutaka
Source :
Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Dec2018, Vol. 12 Issue 12, p1219-1228, 10p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Introduction: Mounting evidence highlights platelet involvement in liver regeneration via interaction with liver cells, growth factors release, and signaling contributions. Existing research suggests a compelling biological rationale for utilizing platelet biology, with the goal of improving liver function and accelerating its regenerative potential. Despite its expanding application in several clinical areas, the contribution of the platelet and its therapeutic implementation in liver regeneration so far has not yet fulfilled the initial high expectations. Areas covered: This review scrutinizes the progress, current updates, and discusses how recent understanding - particularly in the clinical implications of platelet-based therapy - may enable strategies to introduce and harness the therapeutic potential of the platelet during liver regeneration. Expert commentary: Several clinical and translational studies have facilitated a platform for the development of platelet-based therapy to enhance liver regeneration. While some of these therapies are effective to augment liver regeneration, the others have had some detrimental outcomes. The existing evidence represents a challenge for future projects that are focused on directly incorporating platelet-based therapies to induce liver regeneration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17474124
Volume :
12
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133103265
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17474124.2018.1533813