LPS stimulation during HCV infection induces MMP/TIMP1 imbalance in macrophages.

Conclusion. Increased LPS stimulation of macrophage during HCV antigen-induced endotoxin cross-tolerance contributes to MMP/TIMP1 imbalance and collagen I deposition. PMID: 32242792 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - April 2, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Fan C, Zhang X, Zhang P, Zhao J, Shen H, Zhang Y, Wu X, Jia Z, Wang Y Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research