The sympathetic nervous system initiates liver regeneration
Hiroshi Nagao, Satoshi Kofuji, Keiko Danzaki, Akira Suzuki, Hiroshi Nishina
This study identifies the role of intrahepatic sympathetic nerves and noradrenaline in liver regeneration, showing their decline with age impairs regenerative capacity.
bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology