Long-term alcohol consumption causes a breakdown in the liver’s regenerative abilities, thanks to inflammation disrupting the protein-making process, Illinois researchers and collaborators found. Credit: Deyasini Roy Alcohol damages the liver by disrupting RNA splicing, leaving cells stuck between functional and regenerative states. Targeting inflammation and restoring ESRP2 may provide new treatment options. Heavy alcohol use can interfere with the liver’s …
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