Ikejima, K Estrogen increases sensitivity of hepatic Kupffer cells to endotoxin. [electronic resource] - The American journal of physiology 04 1998 - G669-76 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. ISSN: 0002-9513 Standard No.: 10.1152/ajpgi.1998.274.4.G669 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Acute-Phase ProteinsAnimalsCalcium--metabolismCarrier Proteins--metabolismEndotoxins--pharmacologyEstrogens--pharmacologyFemaleInjections, IntraperitonealKupffer Cells--drug effectsLipopolysaccharide Receptors--metabolismLipopolysaccharidesLiver--cytologyMembrane GlycoproteinsNitric Oxide--biosynthesisNitrites--metabolismRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyShock, Septic--chemically inducedTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--metabolism