The application discloses application of PLIN5 as a target point in development, screening or preparation of a
drug for promoting
liver regeneration, and the development or screening comprises the following steps: S1, contacting a candidate compound with a
cell expressing PLIN5 or a
system containing PLIN5
protein; S2, detecting the influence of the candidate compound on the expression level or
biological activity of PLIN5; S3, selecting the candidate compound capable of up-regulating the expression level of PLIN5 or enhancing the activity thereof. The application firstly finds that PLIN5 is a key positive regulation target point of
liver regeneration, fills the research blank of PLIN5 in the field of
liver regeneration regulation in the prior art, and provides a new theoretical basis for the
molecular mechanism research of liver regeneration. The up-
regulator based on PLIN5 has a clear promoting effect on liver regeneration, can be used for improving the
liver function recovery after
liver injury, and provides a new
drug research and development direction for prevention of postoperative complications of liver resection, treatment of
liver fibrosis, alcoholic liver and other diseases.