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Study Identifies Potential Therapeutic Target Protein that Drives Metabolic Liver Disease Independent of Diet


The protein appears to cause liver damage by triggering an out-of-place antiviral immune response. Blocking this pathway can protect against liver injury in human cells and mouse models, even on a high-fat diet—paving the way for therapies to prevent liver damage.

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