A review of augmenter of liver regeneration / 中国病理生理杂志

ABSTRACT

Augmenter of liver regeneration(ALR)is a novel hepatic stimulator. Owing to its peculiar characteristic of gene structure and many kinds of biological functions, it is thought to be an important hepatotrophic factor. This review summarized the advance in ALR research in recent years including characteristics of ALR gene, molecular structure, physiochemical characteristics, biological functions and roles in liver injury.