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In contrast, at this stage, hepatocytes in the Nrf2-null mice entirely inhibited the upregulation of DMBT1 expression, displayed a strong CD133+\/Fn14+ phenotype indicative of severe dedifferentiation, and persistently reduced albumin production. 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