Autotransplantation of Spleen Mitigates Drug-Induced Liver Damage in Splenectomized Mice

Purpose: The spleen presents numerous functions, including the production of immunoglobulins and blood filtration, removing microorganisms and cellular debris. The spleen also has anatomical and functional relationship with the liver, but there are few studies on this topic. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Sabrine Teixeira Ferraz Grunewald, Alice Belleigoli Rezende, Bárbara Bruna Muniz Figueiredo, Ana Carolina de Paula Mendonça, Caroline de Souza Almeida, Erick Esteves de Oliveira, Flávia de Paoli, Henrique Couto Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2016.1255806