The acute phase response contributes to infection control by producing molecules that promote pathogen opsonization and complement activation. This response is only induced by direct action of microbial components on hepatocytes in the liver.

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The acute phase response is not solely induced by direct action of microbial components on hepatocytes; it can also be triggered by cytokines such as IL-6, IL-1, and TNF-alpha, which are produced by immune cells in response to infection or injury, signaling the liver to produce acute phase proteins.

The Acute Phase Response Contributes to Infection Control by Producing