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Apoptosis and Necrosis in the Liver

2013-04-01

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Abstract Because of its unique function and anatomical location, the liver is exposed to a multitude of toxins and xenobiotics, including medications and alcohol, as well as to infection by hepatotropic viruses, and therefore, is highly susceptible to tissue injury. Cell death in the liver occurs mainly by apoptosis or necrosis, with apoptosis also being the physiologic route to eliminate damaged or infected cells...

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c9ca5480-5ae5-5a4b-9a44-e06f8de2e9c8
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10.1002/j.2040-4603.2013.tb00507.x
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