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ReviewHepatology communications2026

Neutrophil extracellular traps: A central player in liver diseases.

Han Wang, Allan Tsung, Hongji Zhang

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Review in Hepatology communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Han WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Allan TsungDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
Hongji ZhangDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are known for their propensity to expel decondensed chromatin embedded with inflammatory proteins, which can entrap and kill pathogens. The destructive role of NETs in sterile liver inflammation has also been elucidated. Therefore, NETs appear to have both beneficial and pathogenic roles for varying diseases of the liver. In this review, we discuss recent findings related to NETs in inflammatory and fibrotic liver diseases as well as liver cancer. We provide a comprehensive overview of the underlying factors contributing to NET formation within the hepatic microenvironment, encompassing diverse pathological contexts. Moreover, we shed light on the multifaceted involvement of NETs in processes such as liver inflammation, fibrosis, and premalignant conditions. We also provide insights into the roles of NETs in providing a tumor-feeding niche for HCC survival and liver metastasis of other cancers. Finally, we will discuss potential therapies targeting NETs for future application in liver diseases. By reviewing these intricate interactions, we aim to enhance our understanding of the complex role played by NETs in hepatic pathophysiology.

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Extracellular TrapsLiver DiseasesAnimalsCarcinoma, HepatocellularHumansLiver CirrhosisLiver NeoplasmsNeutrophilsTumor Microenvironmenthepatocellular carcinomaimmunothrombosisinflammationliver cirrhosismetastasistumor microenvironment

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PMID42190269
PMCPMC13209486

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