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ReviewWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Review of the potential value of serum interleukin levels as prognostic biomarkers of liver failure.

Yong Lin, Geng-Jie Yan, Mei-Yan Liu, Yin Cao, Kan Zhang, Na Wang, Fu-Li Long, De-Wen Mao

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Review in World journal of clinical cases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. [Serum testosterone and estradiol levels correlate with disease severity and prognosis in male patients with liver failure].Zhonghua gan zang bing za zhi = Zhonghua ganzangbing zazhi = Chinese journal of hepatology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Yong LinGraduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Geng-Jie YanGraduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Mei-Yan LiuGraduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Yin CaoGuangxi School of Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530022, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Kan ZhangDepartment of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530023, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Na WangDepartment of Administration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530023, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Fu-Li LongDepartment of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530023, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
De-Wen MaoDepartment of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530023, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. Mdwboshi2005@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Liver failure (LF) is prevalent in China and is characterized by complex pathogenesis, challenging clinical management, poor prognosis, and rising incidence and mortality rates. The immune status is an important factor affecting LF prognosis. Interleukins (Ils) are a type of cytokine that act and interact with multiple cells, including immune cells. These signaling molecules play important roles in intercellular information transmission, including the regulation of immune cells; mediation of the activation, proliferation, and differentiation of T and B cells; and orchestration of the inflammatory response. To date, many studies have explored the correlation between IL expression and liver disease prognosis, but few studies have evaluated Ils as the prognostic biomarkers of LF. This article reviews the potential use of Ils as the prognostic biomarkers of LF. Particularly, it evaluates the predictive values of IL-21, IL-22, and IL-31, the three often overlooked yet promising prognostic biomarkers, in predicting susceptibility to LF. Harnessing biomarkers for early prognostic insights can facilitate tailored treatment strategies and enhance patient survival. Thus, this article focuses on the identification of IL-21, IL-22, and IL-33 as biomarkers in preclinical and clinical studies on LF and reviews their role as biomarkers in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of LF.

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Biological markersInterleukin-21Interleukin-22Interleukin-31Liver failurePotential value

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PMCPMC11326103

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