Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9404813 | Surgery | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
KC function is clearly altered after biliary obstruction. Phagocytic ability is actually increased, although the ability of CBDL KCs to kill bacteria within the phagosome remains ill defined. CBDL KCs are exquisitely sensitive to the effects of LBP, and LBP levels are elevated after biliary obstruction. LBP may be responsible for the increased proinflammatory response observed after endotoxin challenge in animals with biliary obstruction.
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Authors
Rebecca M. MD, Ming-Hui MD, Jianmin BS, Andreas MD, Kyros MD, Saman MD, MPH, Mark R. MD, Daniel G. MD, Stewart C. MD, PhD, Grace L. MD,