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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational hepatology2026

Galectin-3 Promotes Graft Injury via NLRP3 Pyroptosis in Steatotic Liver Transplantation: A Therapeutic Target for Donor Optimization.

Xianwu Yang, Shirui Huang, Ruisi Ma, Zhihui Zhu, Yingquan Zhuo, Jiafei Yang, Jun Du, Huajian Gu

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Xianwu YangDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
Shirui HuangDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
Ruisi MaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
Zhihui ZhuDepartment of Pediatric Urology, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
Yingquan ZhuoDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
Jiafei YangDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
Jun DuDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8499-1312
Huajian GuDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6658-4991

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Background and Aims: Steatotic donor livers are highly susceptible to post-transplant dysfunction; however, the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to investigate the role of galectin-3 (LGALS3)-mediated pyroptosis in steatotic liver graft injury and explore its therapeutic potential. Methods: A mouse model of steatotic liver transplantation was established. Graft tissues were subjected to RNA sequencing to identify key regulators. Results: Transcriptomic analysis identified LGALS3 as a key upregulated molecule in steatotic grafts, associated with pyroptosis pathways. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that LGALS3 drives steatotic graft injury by promoting NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis through the regulation of ubiquitination. These findings identify LGALS3 as a promising therapeutic target for improving the outcomes of liver transplantation using steatotic donor organs.

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Fatty LiverGalectin-3HepatocytesInflammationIschemia-Reperfusion InjuryLiver TransplantationNLRP3 InflammasomePyroptosisUbiquitination

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