Why does chronic activation of hepatic stellate cells occur during persistent insulin resistance?

💡 Explanation

Persistent insulin resistance causes a chronic inflammatory state because immune cells infiltrate tissues, releasing cytokines that activate hepatic stellate cells and promote fibrogenesis. Therefore, inflammation stimulates fibrogenic pathways, rather than insulin reducing signals or AMP inhibiting remodeling.

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