{"title":"Molecular and Histological Profiles and Relevant Imaging Signatures of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma.","authors":"Huizhen Huang, Feng Chen","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00410","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00410","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) is the second most prevalent primary liver cancer, characterized by insidious onset and high malignancy. Many patients are diagnosed at an inoperable stage, and the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiotherapy remains limited. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive review of the histological classification, genetic alterations, molecular subtypes, and corresponding imaging signatures of iCCA, highlighting its heterogeneity and offering insights into targeted therapy and personalized treatment. The heterogeneity of iCCA poses significant challenges to both targeted therapy and immunotherapy, necessitating in-depth exploration at the molecular and subtyping levels. Investigating genetic variations, signaling pathway alterations, and molecular subtypes can aid in patient stratification. Stratifying iCCA patients allows for more precise treatment selection, ultimately improving survival outcomes. Imaging, as a non-invasive tool, holds substantial potential for predicting subtypes and molecular profiles. It is possible to infer histological and molecular features from imaging, or to interpret imaging signatures in light of known histological and molecular data. This integrative approach, combining external imaging with internal molecular insights, fosters a comprehensive understanding of iCCA's characteristics and enhances clinical management.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 6","pages":"504-515"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12134910/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of HO-1 Regulation of Liver Fibrosis Related to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Through the SIRT1/TGF-ß/Smad3 Pathway.","authors":"Mengjiao Sun, Xiaoqing Wu, Zhandong Lin, Congyue Zhang, Jiawei Cui, Yaoyao Mao, Yue Shi, Jiaming Zhang, Yuemin Nan","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00481","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00481","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) has an influential yet insufficiently investigated effect on Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), a histone deacetylase activated by nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, which may impact the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-ß)/Smad3 pathway in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-related liver fibrosis. This study aimed to elucidate the regulation of NAFLD-related liver fibrosis induced by HO-1 through the SIRT1/TGF-ß/Smad3 pathway.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>HO-1 induction and inhibition were established in C57BL/6J mice fed a methionine- and choline-deficient (MCD) diet. Additionally, wild-type mice were fed either a normal diet or an MCD diet. Hematoxylin and eosin, Masson's trichrome, and Sirius Red staining were used to assess hepatic steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. <i>In vitro</i>, plasmid overexpression and small interfering RNA silencing of HO-1 were performed in LX-2 cells. Cell viability was assessed using the Cell Counting Kit-8, and apoptosis was evaluated via terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling and immunofluorescence. Flow cytometry was employed to assess apoptosis and reactive oxygen species production. Western blot and real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were used to analyze the mRNA and protein expression of genes related to HO-1, SIRT1, the TGF-ß signaling pathway, and fibrosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MCD-fed mice developed significant liver damage, including steatosis, inflammatory infiltration, and pericellular fibrosis. Zinc protoporphyrin treatment exacerbated these conditions. Corroborating these findings, silencing HO-1 in LX-2 cells increased the expression of fibrosis-related genes. Furthermore, HO-1 overexpression not only increased SIRT1 expression but also reduced the activity of key regulatory factors in the TGF-ß signaling pathway, suggesting a potential interaction between HO-1 and the SIRT1/TGF-ß pathway.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HO-1 inhibits the activation of the TGF-ß/Smad3 pathway in NAFLD-related liver fibrosis through SIRT1. These findings provide insights into new therapeutic strategies for treating NAFLD-associated liver fibrosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 6","pages":"456-468"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12134905/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ketamine Hepatotoxicity: An Underappreciated Cause of Liver Damage - Analysis by RUCAM.","authors":"Bianca Thakkar, George Y Wu","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00478","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00478","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 6","pages":"524-531"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12134908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaoyuan Xu, Yujuan Guan, Jinghang Xu, Song Yang, Yifan Han, Jidong Jia, Yuemin Nan, Lai Wei, Zhongping Duan, Hui Zhuang
{"title":"Chinese Expert Consensus for the Management of Thrombocytopenia in Cirrhosis.","authors":"Xiaoyuan Xu, Yujuan Guan, Jinghang Xu, Song Yang, Yifan Han, Jidong Jia, Yuemin Nan, Lai Wei, Zhongping Duan, Hui Zhuang","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2025.00105","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2025.00105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thrombocytopenia in cirrhosis presents significant challenges in clinical practice. To help clinicians rapidly understand and standardize the diagnosis and treatment of this condition, the Liver Fibrosis, Cirrhosis, and Portal Hypertension Group under the Chinese Society of Hepatology, Chinese Medical Association, convened experts across relevant fields to formulate the <i>Expert Consensus for the Management of Thrombocytopenia in Cirrhosis</i>. This consensus aimed to provide evidence-based guidance for clinical diagnosis and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 6","pages":"516-523"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12134906/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing Li, Huanhuan Wang, Jie Lin, Aili Wang, Shuiyin Miao, Huaie Liu
{"title":"The Role of Novel Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis.","authors":"Jing Li, Huanhuan Wang, Jie Lin, Aili Wang, Shuiyin Miao, Huaie Liu","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2025.00008","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2025.00008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory liver disease characterized by autoimmune-mediated hepatic injury. Currently, glucocorticoid drugs, primarily prednisone, with or without azathioprine, are commonly recommended as first-line therapeutic agents in treatment guidelines by many scientific associations. However, the primary objective of treatment is to achieve a complete biochemical response, which is defined as the normalization of both transaminases and immunoglobulin G levels within six to twelve months. Ideally, this should also be accompanied by histological remission. Nevertheless, corticosteroid therapy is associated with significant adverse effects, potentially resulting in treatment discontinuation. In this context, it has become evident that standard treatment is inadequate for a proportion of patients, leading to the emergence of other treatment options and lines. Novel immunomodulatory agents, a class of drugs that regulate the body's immune functions, have been confirmed to possess properties that modulate immune balance and induce immune tolerance. In recent years, these agents have played an increasingly significant role in the clinical management of AIH. This article provided an in-depth review of recent advancements in the development of novel immunomodulators, including immune cell nucleic acid inhibitors, calmodulin phosphate inhibitors, mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors, tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors, interleukin-2, anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies, and B cell-activating factor inhibitors, for the treatment of AIH.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 6","pages":"493-503"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12134904/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaobo Cai, Yin Qu, Wen Xie, Yanbin Wang, Mengyu Zhao, Ling Zhang, Ying Luo, Ping Yin, Jun Cheng, Lungen Lu
{"title":"Hydronidone for the Treatment of Liver Fibrosis Associated with Chronic Hepatitis B: Protocol for a Phase 3 Randomized Trial.","authors":"Xiaobo Cai, Yin Qu, Wen Xie, Yanbin Wang, Mengyu Zhao, Ling Zhang, Ying Luo, Ping Yin, Jun Cheng, Lungen Lu","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00472","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00472","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Liver fibrosis is a key process in the progression of chronic liver diseases. However, there are currently no drugs specifically designed to treat liver fibrosis. Our Phase 2 trial of hydronidone for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB)-associated liver fibrosis showed that adding hydronidone to entecavir resulted in significant reversal of liver fibrosis. To further evaluate the efficacy of a 270 mg/day dose of hydronidone for treating liver fibrosis associated with CHB, we conducted this Phase 3 trial.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a 52-week, randomized (1:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, entecavir-based Phase 3 clinical study conducted at 44 study centers across China. Adult patients aged 18 to 65 years with significant liver fibrosis (defined as an Ishak score ≥ 3 on liver biopsy) associated with CHB were included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The primary endpoint of the trial is to demonstrate the efficacy of fibrosis reversal, defined as a decrease in the Ishak stage score of liver fibrosis by ≥1 after 52 weeks of treatment, compared to baseline.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this trial are expected to further support the antifibrotic indication for this novel drug.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 5","pages":"361-366"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078173/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond the Cure: Navigating Hepatocellular Risk and Surveillance after Hepatitis C Eradication in the Direct-acting Antiviral Era.","authors":"Chencheng Xie, Ashwani K Singal","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00499","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have dramatically changed the landscape of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment and significantly reduced the risk of HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after achieving sustained virologic response. However, the risk of HCC persists, particularly in patients with pre-treatment cirrhosis or fibrosis stage 3 (F3), even after DAA-induced viral eradication. While professional guidelines agree on the need for surveillance in cirrhotic patients, there is no consensus regarding surveillance for the pre-treatment F3 population following HCV eradication. The risk of HCC in the F3 population falls below the threshold for cost-effective surveillance. However, co-existing risk factors-such as diabetes, hepatic steatosis, alcohol use, advanced age, and elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels-may warrant reconsideration of HCC surveillance in this group. This underscores the need for an individualized, risk-based approach to HCC surveillance. This review provided a simplified algorithm to assist clinicians in managing patients with HCV after DAA-induced sustained virologic response.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 5","pages":"418-424"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078169/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Non-variceal Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts: A Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment.","authors":"Nicole M Anastasio, George Y Wu","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00315","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00315","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (EPS) are abnormal connections between the portal and systemic circulations. Acquired EPS occur most commonly in adults and are usually associated with portal hypertension due to cirrhosis. Acquired EPS cases can be further subdivided into two types: variceal (pre-existing) EPS and non-variceal EPS (NVEPS). Variceal EPS arise from originally small vessels with pre-existing dual portal and systemic drainage. Due to elevated portal pressure, these vessels dilate and undergo a reversal of flow, sending blood back to the systemic circulation. A much less common and, therefore, underappreciated subset of acquired EPS is NVEPS, which consists of aberrant connections that did not previously exist between the portal vein and large systemic vessels, usually in the presence of portal hypertension. Neoangiogenesis results in the development of abnormal anastomoses between the portal vein and other large veins, resulting in splenorenal, gastrorenal, portocaval, and mesocaval shunts. While not uncommon, they are frequently overlooked in the diagnosis and treatment of portal hypertension and can pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Because the treatment of variceal EPS and NVEPS can differ markedly, it is important to correctly diagnose NVEPS and institute appropriate management. The aim of this article was to review acquired EPS, with particular attention to NVEPS, updating the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 5","pages":"425-433"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078168/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yani Wu, Yingnan Yang, Youju Zhang, Qiuran Xu, Dongsheng Huang, Kangsheng Tu
{"title":"GTF3C2 Promotes the Proliferation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells through the USP21/MEK2/ERK1/2 Pathway.","authors":"Yani Wu, Yingnan Yang, Youju Zhang, Qiuran Xu, Dongsheng Huang, Kangsheng Tu","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00386","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>General transcription factor IIIC subunit 2 (GTF3C2) is one of the polymerase III transcription-related factors. Previous studies have revealed that GTF3C2 is involved in regulating cell proliferation. However, the role of GTF3C2 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains unclear. This study aimed to determine its expression, biological function, and mechanism in HCC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The expression of GTF3C2 in HCC and non-tumor tissues, along with its clinical significance, was investigated using public databases and clinical samples. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot assays were performed to detect the expression of GTF3C2, ubiquitin specific peptidase 21 (USP21), mitogen-activated protein kinase 2 (MEK2), extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), and p-ERK1/2 in cells. A luciferase reporter assay was conducted to explore the regulatory effect of GTF3C2 on USP21 transcription. Cell Counting Kit-8, 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine, and colony formation assays were performed to assess HCC cell proliferation. Subcutaneous injection of HCC cells into nude mice was used to evaluate tumor growth <i>in vivo</i>.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>GTF3C2 expression was upregulated in HCC tissues and was positively correlated with advanced tumor stages and high tumor grades. HCC patients with high GTF3C2 expression had significantly worse survival outcomes. Knockdown of GTF3C2 suppressed the proliferation of Hep3B and HCCLM3 cells, while overexpression of GTF3C2 facilitated the proliferation of SNU449 and Huh7 cells. GTF3C2 promoted USP21 expression by activating its transcription, which subsequently increased the levels of MEK2 and p-ERK1/2 in HCC cells. Overexpression of both USP21 and MEK2 counteracted the GTF3C2 knockdown-induced inactivation of the ERK1/2 pathway. Moreover, GTF3C2 promoted HCC cell proliferation <i>in vitro</i> and tumor growth <i>in vivo</i> by regulating the USP21/MEK2/ERK1/2 pathway.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Upregulation of GTF3C2 is frequently observed in HCC tissues and predicts poor prognosis. GTF3C2 promotes HCC cell proliferation via the USP21/MEK2/ERK1/2 pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 5","pages":"374-384"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078175/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhu Yang, Yang Tai, Tian Lan, Chong Zhao, Jin-Hang Gao, Cheng-Wei Tang, Huan Tong
{"title":"Inhibition of Cyclooxygenase-2 Upregulates the Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-related Factor 2 Signaling Pathway to Mitigate Hepatocyte Ferroptosis in Chronic Liver Injury.","authors":"Zhu Yang, Yang Tai, Tian Lan, Chong Zhao, Jin-Hang Gao, Cheng-Wei Tang, Huan Tong","doi":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00440","DOIUrl":"10.14218/JCTH.2024.00440","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Ferroptosis plays an essential role in chronic liver diseases, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) affects liver fibrosis through multiple mechanisms. However, research on COX-2 regulation of ferroptosis in chronic liver injury remains limited. This study aimed to investigate whether and how COX-2 regulates ferroptosis in chronic liver injury.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong><i>In vivo</i>, a thioacetamide (TAA)-induced chronic liver injury model, characterized by significant liver lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress, was used. <i>COX-2</i> <sup>+/+</sup> and <i>COX-2</i> <sup>-/-</sup> mice were treated with TAA or normal saline. <i>In vitro</i>, primary mouse hepatocytes were isolated and treated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), erastin+DMSO, etoricoxib+erastin+DMSO, and tBHQ+erastin+DMSO. Mitochondrial morphology, iron metabolism, lipid peroxidation, and oxidative stress were assessed to verify ferroptosis. The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway was measured to investigate the relationship between COX-2 and ferroptosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TAA-treated <i>COX-2</i> <sup>-/-</sup> mice presented milder liver fibrosis, whereas TAA-treated <i>COX-2</i> <sup>-/-</sup> mice livers and etoricoxib+erastin+DMSO-treated primary hepatocytes exhibited alleviated mitochondrial damage compared with TAA-treated <i>COX-2</i> <sup>+/+</sup> littermates and erastin+DMSO-treated primary hepatocytes, respectively. The knockout of COX-2 decreased ferrous ion concentration (<i>p</i> < 0.01) and mitigated lipid peroxidation in TAA-treated livers (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Furthermore, both COX-2 knockout and etoricoxib restored reduced glutathione (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (<i>p</i> < 0.05), while decreasing malondialdehyde levels (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Additionally, COX-2 inhibition upregulated Nrf2, which helped alleviate erastin+DMSO-induced ferroptosis (<i>p</i> < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Ferroptosis contributes to the progression of chronic liver injury. Inhibition of COX-2 upregulates Nrf2, mitigating hepatocyte ferroptosis in chronic liver injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":15484,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology","volume":"13 5","pages":"409-417"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078174/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}