An R, Wang JL. Acute liver failure: A clinically severe syndrome characterized by intricate mechanisms. World J Hepatol 2024; 16(7): 1067-1069 [PMID: 39086537 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i7.1067]
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Jing-Lin Wang, Doctor, Associate Professor, Division of Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China. cw20120817@163.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Letter to the Editor
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World J Hepatol. Jul 27, 2024; 16(7): 1067-1069 Published online Jul 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i7.1067
Acute liver failure: A clinically severe syndrome characterized by intricate mechanisms
Ran An, Jing-Lin Wang
Ran An, Jing-Lin Wang, Division of Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: An R is responsible for writing this letter; Wang JL revised the letter.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Jing-Lin Wang, Doctor, Associate Professor, Division of Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China. cw20120817@163.com
Received: April 22, 2024 Revised: May 26, 2024 Accepted: June 14, 2024 Published online: July 27, 2024 Processing time: 95 Days and 8.5 Hours
Abstract
Acute liver failure presents as a clinical syndrome characterized by swift deterioration and significant mortality rates. Its underlying mechanisms are intricate, involving intricate interplays between various cells. Given the current scarcity of treatment options, there's a pressing need to diligently uncover the disease's core mechanisms and administer targeted therapies accordingly.
Core Tip: Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is a clinical syndrome characterized by a complex pathogenesis and a high mortality rate. The core mechanism that triggers ALF has been shown to be the imbalance of the immune microenvironment. The functions of the immune system during liver injury are diverse, encompassing both the early clearance of damaging substances and later tissue repair. However, achieving a smooth transition between these functions and avoiding the aggravation of liver injury caused by excessive activation or suppression of the immune system is a current research hotspot.
