Adipocyte-hepatocyte signaling mechanism uncovered in endoplasmic reticulum stress response
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the portion of the cell responsible for manufacturing and folding proteins. Proteins are ...
Small extracellular vesicles engineered using click chemistry show promise for targeting liver failure
A study conducted by Prof. Thai-Yen Ling at National Taiwan University underscores the potential of small extracellular ...
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HHMI researchers solve a longstanding mystery about the origin of new cells in the liver.
HHMI researchers solve a longstanding mystery about the origin of new cells in the liver. Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) scientists have identified stem cells in the liver that give rise to ...
Katie Thurston reveals breast cancer has spread to liver after diagnosis
Katie Thurston has shared an update after revealing earlier this month that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The former ...
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Secret boss of the liver: Star-shaped cells that promote fibrosis also regulate liver health
Researchers from Columbia University and the German Cancer Center have found that stellate cells—star-shaped liver cells long known as the main perpetrators of liver fibrosis—have a commanding ...
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Ammonia buildup kills liver cells but can be prevented using existing drug
Ammonia buildup damages liver cells by harming mitochondria, leading to cell death and liver injury. An existing drug, YAQ-005, can prevent this damage by halting mitochondrial harm, allowing ...