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A Mouse Model of Chronic Liver Fibrosis for the Study of Biliary Atresia
Published on: February 3, 2023
Recent advances in the pathogenesis and management of biliary atresia
Jessica A Zagory1, Marie V Nguyen, Kasper S Wang
1Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
The purpose of this study is to review advances in both the pathogenesis and clinical management of biliary atresia.
Recent Findings:
Immunologic studies have further characterized roles of helper T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells in the immune dysregulation following viral replication within and damage of biliary epithelium. Prominin-1-expressing portal fibroblasts may play an integral role in the biliary fibrosis associated with biliary atresia. A number of genetic polymorphisms have been characterized as leading to susceptibility for biliary atresia. Postoperative corticosteroid therapy is not associated with greater transplant-free survival. Newborn screening may improve outcomes of infants with biliary atresia and may also provide a long-term cost benefit.
Summary:
Although recent advances have enhanced our understanding of pathogenesis and clinical management, biliary atresia remains a significant challenge requiring further investigation.
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