Propranolol Suppresses the T-Helper Cell Depletion-Related Immune Dysfunction in Cirrhotic Mice
Bacterial translocation (BT) and splenomegaly contribute to cirrhosis-associated immune dysfunction (CAID) including T cell depletion, infection, and chronic inflammation. β-blockers have been reported to decrease BT and improve splenomegaly. This study explores the modulation of β...
Main Authors: | Hung-Cheng Tsai, Chien-Fu Hsu, Chia-Chang Huang, Shiang-Fen Huang, Tzu-Hao Li, Ying-Ying Yang, Ming-Wei Lin, Tzung-Yan Lee, Chih-Wei Liu, Yi-Hsiang Huang, Ming-Chih Hou, Han-Chieh Lin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-03-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/604 |
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