Objective:To investigate the effects and its significance of survivin gene in rat liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy. Methods:Wister rat liver regeneration model of 70% partial hepatectomy was established. The expressions of Survivin and cell cycle-related protein cyclinD1 were detected by immunohistochemistry in liver regeneration rat tissues at different time points. Results:The level of Survivin protein expression was significantly increased during 12~72 h after partial hepatectomy and reached its peak at 48 h after partial hepatectomy. The level of cyclinD1 was upregulated at 12,24,48 h,and 72 h after partial hepatectomy and highly correlated with survivin protein level. Conclusion:The high expression of Survivin protein is significantly correlated with the liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy.