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{"title":"Deceased Donation Disparities in East Asia-A Tale of Two Systems.","authors":"Shinji Itoh, Yuki Bekki, Takeo Toshima, Tomoharu Yoshizumi","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14223","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144325514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Slow-Release Prostacyclin Agonist-Immersed Sheet Implantation Suppresses Liver Fibrosis via Hippo Signaling Pathway Activation.","authors":"Wataru Fujii, Yoshito Tomimaru, Shogo Kobayashi, Kosuke Torigata, Kouichi Hasegawa, Akima Harada, Kazuki Sasaki, Shinichiro Hasegawa, Daisaku Yamada, Hirofumi Akita, Takehiro Noda, Hidenori Takahashi, Hiroki Imamura, Takahiro Kodama, Shuji Terai, Yoshiki Sawa, Shigeru Miyagawa, Yuichiro Doki, Hidetoshi Eguchi","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Liver cirrhosis is characterized by fibrosis of the liver. No effective treatments are currently available other than liver transplantation. The slow-release version of prostacyclin agonist ONO1301, ONO1301SR, has prolonged effects and lower blood concentrations than its oral form and may be a treatment option for liver fibrosis. However, its effects are unclear and require further investigation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We evaluated the antifibrotic effects of ONO1301SR by implanting ONO1301SR-immersed sheets on the liver in a mouse model of chronic liver injury. Samples of the liver tissue were then assessed by histological and biochemical methods. We also investigated the mechanisms underlying the effects of ONO1301 by performing RNA sequencing analyses, and the investigated results were verified in in vitro experiments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Implantation of an ONO1301SR-immersed sheet significantly improved liver fibrosis. RNA sequencing of liver tissue treated with the ONO1301SR-immersed sheet indicated activation of the Hippo signaling pathway. When ONO1301 was administered to TAA-injured Fa2N-4 hepatocytes and hepatic stellate LX-2 cells, activation of the Hippo signaling pathway was observed in the cells. Furthermore, hepatocytes treated with ONO1301 significantly suppressed hepatic stellate LX-2 cell activation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Implantation of ONO1301SR-immersed sheets suppresses liver fibrosis via Hippo signaling pathway activation, suggesting that slow-release prostacyclin agonist may have potential as a promising therapeutic option for liver fibrosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilizing Altmetrics to Track Advancements in Noninvasive Tests for MASLD.","authors":"Masato Yoneda, Yoshio Sumida, Yoshihiro Kamada, Hirokazu Takahashi, Hideki Fujii, Shinichi Takeda, Azadeh Hosseini-Tabatabaei, Atsushi Nakajima","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14229","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Noninvasive tests (NITs) are vital for the early diagnosis of the stage of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This study investigates relationships between altmetric scores, traditional Web of Science metrics (citations and impact factor), and the clinical impact as assessed by multiple experts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Articles evaluating NITs for MASLD/MASH published in 2022 were evaluated without language/article-type restrictions by five expert hepatologists based on three subtopics: immediate usefulness in daily clinical practice (practicality), potential influence on future guidelines (impact), and new viewpoints and/or topics (innovation). Eligible articles were ranked 1-10 by physicians and scored by rank (10 points to rank 1, 9 points to rank 2, and so on), which were summed across all physicians by subtopic. The physicians' total score was derived from the sum of the subtopic scores. Altmetric scores were manually retrieved using Altmetric Explorer and compared with the summed physician scores and traditional metrics (Clarivate) using Pearson's correlation analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Moderate positive correlations existed between the altmetric attention score (AAS) and physician total score (r = 0.52), and between the AAS and innovation subtopic (r = 0.56). Weaker positive correlations existed between the AAS and practicality (r = 0.20) and impact (r = 0.14) subtopics. Among the high-ranking articles, the innovation subtopic demonstrated greater concordance across the five experts than the practicality and impact subtopics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of altmetrics alongside traditional metrics may contribute to physicians involved in MASLD care obtaining innovative research information on NIT more quickly.</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Useful for Surveying Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients After Fontan Surgery.","authors":"Takanori Suzuki, Kentaro Matsuura, Sayuri Yamabe, Kiyomi Kayama, Tsutomu Shinohara, Keiichi Itatani, Yoshiki Okamoto, Hayato Kawamura, Kei Fujiwara, Yoshihiro Seo, Hiromi Kataoka","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a common complication of Fontan surgery (FS) because of the inherent risk of chronic hepatic congestion, and often leads to gastroesophageal varices (GEVs). However, little is known regarding the factors involved in the development of GEVs in patients following FS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study included 50 patients who had undergone FS, and were evaluated for abdominal complications between November 2007 and December 2024 through contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The presence of GEVs, mainly esophageal varices (EVs), was determined by the imaging data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The number of the patients who developed GEVs and collateral veins following FS were 12 (24%) and 7 (14%), respectively, as evaluated by imaging. No significant differences were observed between the age, sex, and duration from FS to imaging, and blood biochemistry indices of patients with (n = 12) and without EVs (n = 38). However, collateral veins were more prevalent among patients with EVs compared to those without EVs (p = 0.002). In addition, patients with collateral veins had poor ALBI scores than those lacking collateral veins (p = 0.032).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The presence of GEVs following FS could not be predicted by blood biochemical indices and other clinical factors, although EVs were more frequently observed in patients with collateral veins. Contrast-enhanced CT or MRI can be useful for surveying GEVs in patients following FS.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Nagoya City University (approval number: 60-24-0125).</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144301973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Continuous Intravenous Infusion of Hepatocyte Growth Factor Promotes the Development of a Fibrolytic Phenotype in Hepatic Macrophages and Stellate Cells in a Rat Model of Bile Duct Ligation.","authors":"Oki Taniyama, Kotaro Kumagai, Shuji Kanmura, Yuko Nakamura, Hiromi Eguchi, Miho Uehara, Kyoko Meguro, Ai Toyodome, Sho Ijuin, Haruka Sakae, Kazuaki Tabu, Kohei Oda, Seiichi Mawatari, Keisuke Yano, Satoshi Ieiri, Akio Ido","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Liver cirrhosis is a severe condition that often progresses to the decompensated phase, highlighting the global urgency for the development of antifibrotic agents. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) strongly promotes liver regeneration and attenuates fibrosis. However, HGF has not been clinically applied to treat patients with liver cirrhosis. Here, we aimed to explore the antifibrotic effects and mechanism(s) of action of HGF, through continuous intravenous infusions, in rats with bile duct ligation (BDL).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to BDL. Two weeks post-BDL, an intravenous catheter was inserted into the right jugular vein. After 1 week, the rats were randomized into different groups for continuous intravenous infusion of phosphate-buffered saline alone, HGF at 0.25 mg/kg/day, or HGF at 1.0 mg/kg/day. After 10 days of treatment, the rats were euthanized, and blood and liver tissues were collected for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Continuous intravenous HGF infusion increased the serum albumin levels, decreased the alanine aminotransferase levels, preserved prothrombin time activity, ameliorated liver fibrosis and fibrosis-associated stellate cell activation, and significantly promoted hepatocyte proliferation in rats with BDL. HGF-MET signaling suppressed IL-6 expression and promoted matrix metallopeptidase 2 (MMP-2) expression in infiltrating macrophages in vivo and in human macrophage and hepatic stellate cell lines in vitro.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Continuous intravenous infusion of HGF attenuated BDL-induced liver fibrosis by decreasing IL-6 expression, increasing MMP-2 expression in macrophages and hepatic stellate cells, and inactivating hepatic stellate cells directly or indirectly. These findings offer valuable insights into developing novel HGF-based therapies for liver cirrhosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144301929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Risk of Developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma Persists in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Even After the Long-Term Administration of Nucleos(t)ide Analogs.","authors":"Kazuhiro Murai, Hayato Hikita, Ryoko Yamada, Yuki Nishimura, Masanori Miyazaki, Hisashi Ishida, Atsushi Hosui, Ryotaro Sakamori, Nobuyuki Tatsumi, Kazuyoshi Ohkawa, Yoshinori Doi, Takatoshi Nawa, Satoshi Egawa, Yuichi Yoshida, Yasutoshi Nozaki, Kazuho Imanaka, Masanori Nakahara, Mitsuru Sakakibara, Takayuki Yakushijin, Hiroyuki Ogawa, Takeo Usui, Kengo Matsumoto, Tsugiko Oze, Shinji Kuriki, Emi Sometani, Jihyun Sung, Akiyoshi Shimoda, Satoshi Shigeno, Kazuki Maesaka, Kumiko Shirai, Akira Doi, Yuki Tahata, Yoshinobu Saito, Takahiro Kodama, Tomohide Tatsumi, Tomomi Yamada, Tetsuo Takehara","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong>Nucleos(t)ide analogs (NUCs) are used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB). It is still uncertain whether the risk of incident hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) continues beyond 5 or 10 years after the initiation of NUC treatment. We aimed to elucidate this in CHB patients receiving long-term NUC treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a multicenter, observational study that included patients who began NUC treatment between July 2000 and March 2019; patients were retrospectively enrolled up to March 2019 and followed up until August 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 737 CHB patients (156 with cirrhosis) who started NUC treatment, 147 developed HCC during a median follow-up period of 144.2 months. The 5-, 10-, and 15-year cumulative HCC rates were 11.2%, 18.4%, and 23.1%, respectively. Independent risk factors for subsequent HCC occurrence included older age, male sex, cirrhosis, low platelet count, low ALT levels, and high γ-GTP levels at NUC initiation. After 5 years, the risk factors were cirrhosis, high γ-GTP levels, and high AFP levels, whereas after 10 years, they were cirrhosis and diabetes. Landmark analysis revealed that the 5-year cumulative HCC incidence was 8.1% at 5 years and 5.8% at 10 years after NUC initiation. In noncirrhotic patients, cumulative HCC incidence at 5 years was 5.8%, whereas 5-year cumulative incidences starting at 5 and 10 years were 4.1% and 4.8%, respectively, remaining stable over time.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The risk of HCC persists long after NUC initiation. In noncirrhotic patients, the risk remains stable more than 10 years after NUC treatment initiation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144301974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adjuvant Transarterial Chemoembolization After Truly Curative Resection Does Not Improve Survival of Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma at High Risk of Recurrence: A Target Trial Emulation Study.","authors":"Jia-Yong Su, De-Jia Huang, Shao-Ping Liu, Xiao-Ling Xu, Shu-Chang Chen, Jun-Jie Ou, Jian-Rong Li, Tai-Xin Yang, Wen-Yang Li, Yuan Fan, Zhao-Chan Wen, Le Chen, Zhen Qin, Bei-Bei Long, Da-Zhi Li, Jiang-Hong Huang, Yi-Jia Lu, Jun-Chi Zhong, Hai-Qiang Zhu, Liang Ma, Xiu-Mei Liang, Jian-Hong Zhong","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14219","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Consensus guidelines from China recommend adjuvant transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who are at high risk of recurrence after curative resection. However, some of the clinical evidence behind this recommendation involves patients who underwent palliative resection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study design followed the target trial emulation framework with inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and propensity score matching (PSM) to minimize biases. This study compared recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) during follow-up among patients who received TACE after truly curative resection, defined as absence of tumor staining during postoperative digital subtraction angiography (DSA); patients who received TACE after palliative resection; and patients who received only active surveillance after both kinds of resection.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients who received TACE showed significantly higher RFS (HR 0.82, 95% CI 0.71-0.93) and OS (HR 0.81, 95% CI 0.67-0.98). However, adjuvant TACE after truly curative resection was associated with marginally, but not significantly, higher RFS (HR 0.92, 95% CI 0.80-1.08) and OS (HR 0.86, 95% CI 0.70-1.06) than active surveillance. The patients who underwent palliative resection, therapeutic TACE was associated with longer RFS (HR 0.70, 95% CI 0.56-0.87) and OS (HR 0.61, 95% CI 0.45-0.83) than active surveillance. These similar results with both types of survival were found after PSM and IPTW.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adjuvant TACE may not improve survival of HCC patients at high risk of recurrence. Our work highlights the efficacy of DSA for detecting microscopic lesions and could help guide adjuvant treatment decisions after hepatic resection.</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144301927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Associated With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Korea.","authors":"Dong Wook Kim, Minkook Son, Hye Jung Lee, Chi Hyeon Choi, Yeo Wool Kang, Sang Yi Moon, Myeongseok Koh, Jong Yoon Lee, Yang Hyun Baek, Won Suk An","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The shift in terminology from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) highlights its association with metabolic dysfunction. MASLD is defined by hepatic steatosis and at least one cardiometabolic risk factor (CMRF), which contribute to chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study examines the relationship between MASLD and CKD, the independent impact of CMRFs on CKD risk, and the cumulative effect of multiple CMRFs on CKD development.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present retrospective cohort study utilized data from the Korean National Health Insurance System (NHIS), analyzing 211,992 individuals aged ≥ 40 years who underwent health screenings between 2009 and 2010. The average observation period was 9.1 years. Participants were classified into groups: no steatotic liver disease (SLD) without CMRF, no SLD with CMRF, MASLD, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease with increased alcohol intake (MetALD).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to the no SLD without CMRF group, the adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for CKD were 1.27 (95% CI: 1.18-1.37) for no SLD with CMRF, 1.70 (95% CI: 1.58-1.83) for MASLD, and 1.47 (95% CI: 1.33-1.63) for MetALD. CKD risk increased with the number of CMRFs, with adjusted HRs increasing from 1.12 (one CMRF) to 1.97 (four CMRFs).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MASLD is independently associated with increased CKD risk. Each CMRF independently contributes to CKD development, and the cumulative effect of multiple CMRFs further amplifies this. This suggests that MASLD is an effective predictor of CKD risk. Given the rising burden of MASLD and its complications, early identification and management of risk factors are crucial for reducing CKD incidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144301928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microwave Thermosphere Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Optimizing Treatment Strategies for Tumor Size and Malignancy Grade.","authors":"Hideyuki Tamai, Jumpei Okamura","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The next-generation microwave thermosphere ablation (MTA) system was developed to overcome the limitations of conventional microwave ablation. However, the comparative oncologic efficacy of MTA versus radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the oncologic benefits of MTA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 310 patients with primary HCC meeting the Milan criteria, treated with either RFA (n = 71) or MTA (n = 239). Metastatic recurrence was defined as ≥ 4 intrahepatic recurrences suggestive of intrahepatic metastases, extrahepatic metastases, or dissemination. High-grade malignant HCC was classified as non-single nodular type or alpha-fetoprotein lens culinaris-agglutinin reactive fraction (AFP-L3) positive (> 10%).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MTA was associated with significantly lower metastatic recurrence and HCC-specific mortality rates compared to RFA. Multivariate analysis identified the ablation method as an independent factor contributing to metastatic recurrence and HCC mortality. Among patients with HCC ≤ 2 cm, metastatic recurrence rates did not differ significantly between groups. However, for HCC > 2 cm, MTA showed significantly lower metastatic recurrence rates than RFA. In non-single nodular or AFP-L3-positive HCC, metastatic recurrence rates were similar between groups, whereas in single nodular or AFP-L3-negative HCC, MTA significantly reduced metastatic recurrence.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MTA provides superior oncologic outcomes compared to RFA, particularly in reducing HCC-specific mortality and metastatic recurrence rates. MTA should be considered the preferred ablative therapy for select HCC patients, in particular those with tumors > 2 cm or those without high-grade malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144293663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter to the Editor: \"Effectiveness and Safety of Antithrombin for Treatment of Portal Vein Thrombosis: Nationwide Prospective Surveillance of 4 Years of Clinical Experience in Japan\".","authors":"Pelin Telli, Aynura Rustamzade, Bilger Çavuş","doi":"10.1111/hepr.14222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.14222","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12987,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144293662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}