Loss of LKB1 protects against acetaminophen hepatotoxicity in mice through sex-specific mechanisms.
Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is a major cause of acute liver failure (ALF). We previously observed activation of liver kinase B1 (LKB1) in non-surviving patients with APAP-induced ALF. Thus, we hypothesized LKB1 is detrimental in APAP hepatotoxicity. To test our hypothesis, we overdosed hepatocyte-specific LKB1 knocko...