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This research investigates how heme-induced inflammation and Kupffer cell dynamics affect hepatic regeneration in sickle cell disease.

December 8, 2025Blood

Hemolysis impairs hepatic regeneration in sickle cell disease via altered kupffer cell dynamics and inflammation

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MAMichela AspertiNew York Blood Center

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Observations reveal heme-induced inflammation and macrophage dynamics impair hepatic regeneration in sickle cell disease, indicating potential therapeutic targets.

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This research investigates how heme-induced inflammation and Kupffer cell dynamics affect hepatic regeneration in sickle cell disease.
Utilized a mouse model of heme overload and sickle cell disease.
Conducted macrophage depletion or preservation experiments.
Examined Kupffer cell population dynamics and cytokine release.
Analyzed liver regeneration processes and hepatocyte maturation.
Heme alters Kupffer cell dynamics by inducing senescence in embryonic macrophages and activating monocyte-derived macrophages.
Increased inflammatory cytokine levels were observed in MoKCs, linked to oxidative stress and hepatic fibrosis.
Targeted strategies to enhance embryonic macrophages improved liver regeneration and restored hepatocyte function.

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Michela Asperti (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624dd4fa91c937236d1ee https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-527

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Observations reveal heme-induced inflammation and macrophage dynamics impair hepatic regeneration in sickle cell disease, indicating potential therapeutic targets.

Hemolysis impairs hepatic regeneration in sickle cell disease via altered kupffer cell dynamics and inflammation

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Hemolysis impairs hepatic regeneration in sickle cell disease via altered kupffer cell dynamics and inflammation

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