Complement Factor D protects mice from ethanol-induced inflammation and liver injury.

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Summary

A novel role for factor D, a component of the alternative pathway, is identified in protecting the liver from ethanol-induced inflammation, accumulation of apoptotic hepatocytes, and profibrotic responses and this data indicate a dual role of complement with regard to inflammatory and protective responses.

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Published
2018-07-01
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Keywords

Complement system, Classical complement pathway, Proinflammatory cytokine, Alcoholic liver disease, Inflammation

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