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ReviewInternational journal of molecular medicine2026

Spatial hepatology: Decoding liver zonation for metabolic and regenerative therapeutics (Review).

Guiqing Chen, Hongyan Jia, Kai Zhao, Chang Gao, Yue Liu, Hong Zhu, Dakai Yang, Yun Cai

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Review in International journal of molecular medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Guiqing Chen *Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China.
Hongyan Jia *Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China.
Kai Zhao *Department of Gastroenterology, Jintan Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213200, P.R. China.
Chang GaoJiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China.
Yue LiuJiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China.
Hong ZhuDepartment of Life Sciences, Jingjiang College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China.
Dakai YangJiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China.
Yun CaiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Jintan Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213200, P.R. China.

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Abstract

The integration of spatial omics and single‑cell technologies has redefined liver zonation as a dynamic regulator of regeneration, extending beyond its traditional role in metabolic compartmentalization. This progress has given rise to the emerging field of 'spatial hepatology', which aims to integrate spatial information with molecular features. Compared with conventional bulk or single‑cell approaches, spatial hepatology incorporates tissue architecture into molecular analyses, thereby revealing region‑specific regulatory mechanisms during liver regeneration and disease progression. From this perspective, the present review proposes the concept of zonation‑guided therapeutic strategies. It systematically summarized recent advances in the molecular mechanisms governing liver zonation, examined the role of zonal disruption in liver disease pathogenesis, clarified the dynamic functions of zonated hepatocytes during regeneration and outlined related targeted therapeutic approaches. The present review aimed to establish a framework that integrates basic research with clinical application, providing a theoretical basis for precision hepatology.

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LiverLiver DiseasesLiver RegenerationRegenerative MedicineAnimalsHepatocytesHumansliver disease therapyliver zonationregenerative nichespatial reprogramming

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PMID42138208
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