Cao said the findings from this translational study, also backed by mouse research, underscore the critical role of the urea cycle in understanding severe liver diseases. "MASLD and MASH are ...

Scientists achieve breakthrough in liver research with mini organoids that grow a million-fold and stay functional for months.

While organoids aim to mimic human organs, the liver's repertoire of complex functions – and thus the energy it needs to operate – have made it challenging for researchers to grow organoids that ...

New research has revealed that removing a protein called gasdermin D can protect the liver from inflammation and scarring in ...

When the liver cannot remove harmful substances sufficiently, they build up in the bloodstream. For example, ammonia, a by-product of protein digestion, needs to be converted into urea in the ...

Urine contains water, urea and mineral ions. Urea is produced in the liver when excess amino acids are broken down. Urea is the main waste product removed in the urine, as it is not reabsorbed in ...