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Figure 4 Pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)- released from injured arteries initiate hepatic synthesis of acute phase reactants. Some acute phase reactants have effects on the arterial segment and contribute to the inflammatory response. Modified from Koh KK (2).
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