Notch-Regulated c-Kit-Positive Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells Contribute to Liver Zonation and Regeneration.

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However, the specific subset of SECs and its mechanisms during the process remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the potential role of c-kit+ SECs, a newly identified subset of SECs in liver regeneration.\nMETHODS: Partial hepatectomy mice models were established to induce liver regeneration. Hepatic c-kit expression was detected by quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction, immunofluorescent staining, and fluorescence-activated cell sorting. VE-cadherin-cyclization recombinase-estrogen receptor (Cdh5-Cre-ERT) Notch intracellular domain and Cdh5-Cre recombination signal binding protein Jκfloxp mice were introduced to mutate Notch signaling. c-Kit+ SECs were isolated by magnetic beads. Single-cell RNA sequencing was performed on isolated SECs. Liver injuries were induced by CCl4 or quantitative polymerase chain reaction injection.\nRESULTS: Hepatic c-kit is expressed predominantly in SECs. Liver resident SECs contribute to the increase of c-kit during partial hepatectomy-induced liver regeneration. Isolated c-kit+ SECs promote hepatocyte proliferation in vivo and in vitro by facilitating angiocrine. The distribution of c-kit shows distinct spatial differences that are highly coincident with the liver zonation marker wingless-type MMTV integration site family, member2 (Wnt2). Notch mutation reshapes the c-kit distribution and liver zonation, resulting in altered hepatocyte proliferation. c-Kit+ SECs were shown to regulate hepatocyte regeneration through angiocrine in a Wnt2-dependent manner. Activation of the Notch signaling pathway weakens liver regeneration by inhibiting positive regulatory effects of c-kit+ SECs on hepatocytes. Furthermore, c-kit+ SEC infusion attenuates toxin-induced liver injuries in mice.\nCONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that c-kit+ SECs contributes to liver zonation and regeneration through Wnt2 and is regulated by Notch signaling, providing opportunities for novel therapeutic approaches to liver injury in the future. 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