The region of the hepatic acinus that is closest to the arterial blood supply and has the highest oxygen concentration. Zone 1 is located in the periportal region of the liver lobule, closest to the portal triad. Hepatocytes in this region are primarily involved in oxidative energy metabolism. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29763190 ]
Synonyms: hepatic acinus periportal zone
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