Recombinant protein EBI3 attenuates Clonorchis sinensis-induced liver fibrosis by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation in mice

Abstract Background Chronic infection with Clonorchis sinensis can cause hepatobiliary fibrosis and even lead to hepatobiliary carcinoma. Epstein-Barr virus-induced gene 3 protein (EBI3) is a subunit of interleukin 35, which can regulate inflammatory response and the occurrence of fibrotic diseases....

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Main Authors: Lei Zhao, Jia Li, Gang Mo, Deping Cao, Chun Li, Guoyang Huang, Liping Jiang, Gen Chen, Hongbing Yao, Xiaohong Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05863-5