Inhibition of connexin hemichannels alleviates non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in mice
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-08583-w
Abstract: While gap junctions mediate intercellular communication and support liver homeostasis, connexin hemichannels are preferentially opened by pathological stimuli, including inflammation and oxidative stress. The latter are essential features of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. In this study, it… read more here.
Keywords: non alcoholic; alcoholic steatohepatitis; connexin hemichannels; steatohepatitis mice ... See more keywords