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. 2018 Dec 31;13(12):e0210200. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210200

Fig 6. The plausible mechanism of DCAC-induced autoimmune response.

Fig 6

DCAC can induce inflammasome NLRP3/caspase1 and ROS-related ERK/AKT/mTOR activation in Kupffer cells, leading to increased apoptosis and impaired phagocytosis. Ultimately, delayed clearance of apoptotic bodies due to compromised Kupffer cell function will result in the breakdown of self-tolerance, autoimmunity, and eventually AIH. “------”, established with parent compound TCE.