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Lipid-induced Signaling Causes Release of Inflammatory Extracellular Vesicles from Hepatocytes

Hepatocyte cellular dysfunction and death induced by lipids, and macrophage-associated inflammation are characteristics of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The fatty acid palmitate can activate death receptor 5 (DR5) on hepatocytes, leading to thei… Continue reading

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Lipid-induced Signaling Causes Release of Inflammatory Extracellular Vesicles from Hepatocytes

Hepatocyte cellular dysfunction and death induced by lipids, and macrophage-associated inflammation are characteristics of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The fatty acid palmitate can activate death receptor 5 (DR5) on hepatocytes, leading to thei… Continue reading

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