2020 American Transplant Congress
Identification of Novel Gene Targets Inducing Resistance in Liver Ischemia Reperfusion Injury by CRISPR Screening
*Purpose: Liver transplantation (LT) is the best treatment option for patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD). However, the gap between available donors and recipients in…2020 American Transplant Congress
In a Murine Model of Acetaminophen-Mediated Liver Injury, Tubastatin-a, An Hdac6-Specific Inhibitor, Improves Survival and Decreases Hepatocellular Injury
*Purpose: Tylenol (APAP) toxicity, due to its narrow therapeutic window, is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States, resulting in approximately…2020 American Transplant Congress
Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) Prevents the Apoptotic and Anti-Angiogenic Effect of Hypercholesterolemia on Hepatocytes in Liver Allografts
*Purpose: Background: Hypercholesterolemia (HC) impairs angiogenesis and induces apoptosis in livers. This hyperlipidemic impairment of angiogenesis reported associated with reduced bFGF. HGF stimulates proliferation, angiogenesis,…2020 American Transplant Congress
Multifactorial Effect of Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) on the Microscopic Regeneration of Liver Allograft in Recipients Who Underwent Transplantation from Living Donors
*Purpose: Although partial liver allografts from living donors have near-complete regeneration of their liver volumes within weeks after transplantation, the microscopic range of regeneration is…2020 American Transplant Congress
The Therapeutic Potential of Human Liver-Derived Stem Cells Transplantation in Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Rat Liver Cirrhotic Model
*Purpose: Cirrhosis is a long-term consequence of chronic hepatic injury and there are no effective treatment methods. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been reported to…2020 American Transplant Congress
Epithelial To Mesenchymal Transition Mediates Engraftment Of Endoderm And Hepatic Progenitor Cells In The Quiescent Liver
*Purpose: Stem cell transplantation to the liver is a promising therapeutic strategy for a variety of disorders. Hepatocyte transplantation has short term efficacy, but can…2020 American Transplant Congress
Improved Survival of Acute Liver Failure by “Off-the-Shelf” Bioartificial Liver Support System Using Immobilized Cryopreserved Hepatocyte Spheroids in Porcine Model
*Purpose: Acute liver failure (ALF) has a rapid and unpredictable onset with high mortality. The only current treatment is to transplant a donor organ but…2019 American Transplant Congress
Hepatocyte SIRT1 Modulates ATF4/CHOP and Mitigates Liver Transplant Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: From Bench-to-Bedside
*Purpose: We and others have reported on benefits of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress modulation against hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Although…2019 American Transplant Congress
Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3alpha Serine 21 Phosphorylation Inhibits Hepatocyte Autophagy to Facilitate Liver Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
*Purpose: Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (Gsk3) has α and β isoforms. They are constitutively active in cells and inhibited upon stimulations by N-terminal serine phosphorylation.…2019 American Transplant Congress
The Efficacy of Spheroidal Hepatocytes for Hepatocyte Transplantation
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery Ⅰ Hokkaido University Graduate School, Sapporo, Japan
*Purpose: Hepatocyte transplantation (HCTx) is expected to expand its application as a next generation therapy alternative to liver transplantation. Following HCTx, the liver function improves…