First description of a CD14highCD16high M-DM subset in ascites fluid of cirrhotic patients.
Basal hyperactivation of ERK and c-Jun correlates with CD14CD16 high expressing M-DM subsets.
Basal hyperactivation of PKB correlates with CD16 low expressing M-DM.
CD14 high-expressing subsets may be responsible for the enhanced response to LPS.
Ascites M-DM produce higher amounts of IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α, while lower levels of IL-1β and IL-12.