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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2019

Graft protection of the liver by hypothermic machine perfusion involves recovery of graft regeneration in rats.

Jun-Jun Jia, Hai-Yang Xie, Jian-Hui Li, Yong He, Li Jiang, Ning He, Lin Zhou, Weilin Wang, Shu-Sen Zheng

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9 authors.

Jun-Jun Jia1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Hai-Yang Xie1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Jian-Hui Li1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yong He1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Li Jiang1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Ning He1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Lin Zhou1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Weilin Wang1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Shu-Sen Zheng1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study was performed to evaluate the impact and underlying mechanisms of hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) on half-size liver graft regeneration.

methodsForty rats were randomly assigned to five groups: two in vitro groups (static cold storage [SCS] and HMP) and three in vivo groups (orthotopic liver transplantation, SCS, and HMP). Perfusates and plasma samples were collected for analysis of hepatic enzymes. Liver tissue was obtained for evaluation of histology, immunohistochemistry (Ki67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen [PCNA]), and the regeneration rate. Cell cycle genes were analyzed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, and cyclin D1 and cyclin E1 were semiquantified by western blot.

resultsHMP improved histopathological outcomes and decreased hepatic enzyme release. The expression of Ki67 and PCNA demonstrated a greater proliferation activity in the HMP than SCS group, and the expression of almost all cell cycle genes was elevated following HMP. Western blot results showed higher protein levels of cyclin D1 and cyclin E1 in the HMP than SCS group.

conclusionsOur findings suggest for the first time that half-size liver graft protection by HMP involves recovery of graft regeneration.

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AnimalsCold TemperatureCyclin D1CyclinsGene ExpressionKi-67 AntigenLiverLiver Function TestsLiver TransplantationMaleOrgan Preservation SolutionsPerfusionProliferating Cell Nuclear AntigenRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRegenerationCcnd1 protein, ratCyclin D1cyclin E1, ratCyclinsKi-67 AntigenOrgan Preservation SolutionsProliferating Cell Nuclear Antigenhalf-size liver transplantationhistopathologyHypothermic machine perfusionliver regenerationratsstatic cold storage

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PMID30791830
PMCPMC6384453

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