March 20, 2026 · Journal of hepatology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2026.03.012

IFRD1 orchestrates hepatocyte metabolism and macrophage interactions to facilitate liver regeneration

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The authors investigate the role of interferon-related developmental regulator 1 (IFRD1) in liver regeneration, focusing on its influence on hepatocyte metabolism and interactions with macrophages. They find that IFRD1 is crucial for sustaining hepatocyte energy metabolism and promoting macrophage recruitment during liver repair, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target to enhance liver regeneration in disease contexts. The study highlights the IFRD1-SLC25A5-ATP axis as a key regulatory mechanism that could inform future treatments for liver dysfunction.

Taofei Zeng, Yabin Huang, Hao He, Jiuxiang Chang, Shengwei Tao, Zihao Liu, Rick Francis Thorne, Weiqiao Chen, Kejia Liu, Xuedan Sun, Lianxin Liu, Dalong Yin

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