Innate Immune Cells in Liver Inflammation

Innate immune system is the first line of defence against invading pathogens that is critical for the overall survival of the host. Human liver is characterised by a dual blood supply, with 80% of blood entering through the portal vein carrying nutrients and bacterial endotoxin from the gastrointest...

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Main Authors: Evaggelia Liaskou, Daisy V. Wilson, Ye H. Oo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/949157