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In order to illustrate the potential inflammatory, the mRNA levels of IL-6, TNF-\u03b1, and IL-1\u03b2 were detected. Subsequently, immunohistochemistry analysis was performed to further verify the expression of type I collagen. Finally, the expression of key proteins in the inflammatory signaling pathway was detected. AR significantly reduced the expression of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), TLR4, Myd88, RAGE, and NF-\u03ba B p65 genes and proteins. In addition, western blotting showed AR decreased the protein expression of RAGE, p-MEK1\/2, p-ERK1\/2, and p-c-Jun. Taken together, our data reveal that AR significantly inhibits liver fibrosis by intervening in the HMGB1-mediated inflammatory signaling pathway and secretion signaling pathway. 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