Platelet-derived serotonin mediates liver regeneration. 2006

Mickael Lesurtel, and Rolf Graf, and Boris Aleil, and Diego J Walther, and Yinghua Tian, and Wolfram Jochum, and Christian Gachet, and Michael Bader, and Pierre-Alain Clavien
Department of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland.

The liver can regenerate its volume after major tissue loss. In a mouse model of liver regeneration, thrombocytopenia, or impaired platelet activity resulted in the failure to initiate cellular proliferation in the liver. Platelets are major carriers of serotonin in the blood. In thrombocytopenic mice, a serotonin agonist reconstituted liver proliferation. The expression of 5-HT2A and 2B subtype serotonin receptors in the liver increased after hepatectomy. Antagonists of 5-HT2A and 2B receptors inhibited liver regeneration. Liver regeneration was also blunted in mice lacking tryptophan hydroxylase 1, which is the rate-limiting enzyme for the synthesis of peripheral serotonin. This failure of regeneration was rescued by reloading serotonin-free platelets with a serotonin precursor molecule. These results suggest that platelet-derived serotonin is involved in the initiation of liver regeneration.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008099 Liver A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. Livers
D008115 Liver Regeneration Repair or renewal of hepatic tissue. Liver Regenerations,Regeneration, Liver,Regenerations, Liver
D008297 Male Males
D008810 Mice, Inbred C57BL One of the first INBRED MOUSE STRAINS to be sequenced. This strain is commonly used as genetic background for transgenic mouse models. Refractory to many tumors, this strain is also preferred model for studying role of genetic variations in development of diseases. Mice, C57BL,Mouse, C57BL,Mouse, Inbred C57BL,C57BL Mice,C57BL Mice, Inbred,C57BL Mouse,C57BL Mouse, Inbred,Inbred C57BL Mice,Inbred C57BL Mouse
D010976 Platelet Count The number of PLATELETS per unit volume in a sample of venous BLOOD. Blood Platelet Count,Blood Platelet Number,Platelet Number,Blood Platelet Counts,Blood Platelet Numbers,Count, Blood Platelet,Count, Platelet,Counts, Blood Platelet,Counts, Platelet,Number, Blood Platelet,Number, Platelet,Numbers, Blood Platelet,Numbers, Platelet,Platelet Count, Blood,Platelet Counts,Platelet Counts, Blood,Platelet Number, Blood,Platelet Numbers,Platelet Numbers, Blood
D001792 Blood Platelets Non-nucleated disk-shaped cells formed in the megakaryocyte and found in the blood of all mammals. They are mainly involved in blood coagulation. Platelets,Thrombocytes,Blood Platelet,Platelet,Platelet, Blood,Platelets, Blood,Thrombocyte
D002066 Busulfan An alkylating agent having a selective immunosuppressive effect on BONE MARROW. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (MYELOID LEUKEMIA, CHRONIC), but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought about. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), busulfan is listed as a known carcinogen. Busulphan,Busulfan Wellcome,Busulfex,Glyzophrol,Myelosan,Mylecytan,Myleran,Myléran,n-Butane-1,3-di(methylsulfonate),Wellcome, Busulfan
D006498 Hepatectomy Excision of all or part of the liver. (Dorland, 28th ed) Hepatectomies
D006916 5-Hydroxytryptophan The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant. 5-HTP,Hydroxytryptophan,Oxitriptan,Oxytryptophan,Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy-,5 Hydroxytryptophan,5-Hydroxy- Tryptophan,Tryptophan, 5 Hydroxy
D000077144 Clopidogrel A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. Clopidogrel Besilate,Clopidogrel Besylate,Clopidogrel Bisulfate,Clopidogrel Hydrochloride,Clopidogrel Napadisilate,Clopidogrel Sandoz,Clopidogrel, (+)(S)-isomer,Clopidogrel-Mepha,Iscover,PCR 4099,PCR-4099,Plavix,SC 25989C,SC 25990C,SR 25989,Clopidogrel Mepha

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