Month: December 2014

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Expression of ATF3 in mouse protects the liver against sepsis via inhibiting HMGB expression

Ya Yun 1, Xing Zheng, Lijuan Chen,Yong Su, Chin-Fen Kim, Mao Zhao*   Abstract Lipopolysaccharides are components of Gram-negative enterobacteria that cause septic shock in mammals and triggers innate immunity mainly via TLR4 signaling. HMGB1 play a critical role in regulating innate immunity-induced sepsis. ATF3 is a negative regulator of TLR4 signaling and the mechanism […]