preincubation of sensitized lymphocytes with acetaldehyde increased cytotoxicity for autologous liver beyond that obtained by the combined effects of lymphocytes alone and acetaldehyde alone ( p is less than 0.001 ) , interpreted as evidence that ethanol toxicity and hyperactivity of lymphocytes independently and collectively contribute to development of cirrhosis in patients with alcoholic hepatitis who continue to imbibe alcohol .
C0023884
liver
C0019187
alcoholic