Publications by authors named "Rengui Liu"

Article Synopsis
  • Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by capillary malformations, varicose veins, and growth of soft tissue or bones.
  • A 28-year-old man with a 20-year history of KTS developed enlarged masses in his arms and a dark red mass diagnosed as cavernous hemangioma on his finger.
  • Effective management of KTS requires a multidisciplinary approach and regular follow-up to monitor for complications and ensure timely treatment.
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Background: Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a complication of liver transplantation. I/R-induced inflammatory cell death, namely, pyroptosis, that is triggered by overactive inflammasomes results in the production of proinflammatory cytokines. Hepatic I/R injury correlates with the activation of the Caspase-11-mediated pyroptosis pathway.

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Background & Aims: Ghrelin, a gut hormone with pleiotropic effects, may act as a protective signal in parenchymal cells. Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI) causes acute-on-chronic liver failure and induces transformation of acute to chronic injury. HIRI model of mice was established by a semi-hepatic blocking method and treated with Ghrelin.

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