Highlights d Alcohol consumption increases xCT expression in HEPs d xCT-derived glutamate release increases expression of mGluR5 in HSCs d mGluR5 stimulates 2-AG production in HSC to influence lipogenesis of HEPs via CB 1 R d Inhibition of xCT and mGluR5 blocks alcoholic steatosis in liver
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