articleNature MetabolismFeb 20, 2026HYBRID OA

Single-cell spatial proteomics maps human liver zonation patterns and their vulnerability to disruption in tissue architecture

Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry · National Institutes of Health · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Understanding protein distribution patterns across tissue architecture is crucial for deciphering organ function in health and disease. Here we show the application of single-cell Deep Visual Proteomics to perform spatially resolved proteome analysis of individual cells in native liver tissue. We built a robust framework comprising strategic cell selection and continuous protein gradient mapping, allowing the investigation of larger clinical cohorts. We generated a comprehensive spatial map of the human hepatic proteome by analysing hundreds of isolated hepatocytes from 18 individuals. Among the 2,500 proteins identified per cell, about half exhibited zonated expression patterns. Cross-species comparison with…

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