CellWell record HH-12476
Ammonia-induced stress response in liver disease progression and hepatic encephalopathy.
Gallego-Durán R; Hadjihambi A; Ampuero J; Rose CF; Jalan R; Romero-Gómez M
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2024
In plain language
A review found that elevated ammonia levels in liver disease disrupt potassium homeostasis, mitochondrial function, and neurotransmission, contributing to hepatic encephalopathy and other complications of cirrhosis.
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