Lipocalin 2 Upregulation Protects Hepatocytes from IL1-β-Induced Stress
Background: Lipocalin 2 (LCN2), a protein primarily produced by hepatocytes, is highly upregulated under various conditions that induce cellular stress, such as intoxication, infection or inflammation. However, the precise biological functions and underlying mechanisms of LCN2 in hepatocytes remains...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG
2015-05-01
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Series: | Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/430135 |