Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 12, 2025

Bile Duct Ligation in Mice: Induction of Inflammatory Liver Injury and Fibrosis by Obstructive Cholestasis
Published on: February 10, 2015
[Diagnosis and treatment of hereditary cholestasis]
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China.
Abstract:
With China's outstanding achievements in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis, hereditary cholestasis caused by genetic variants has gradually become an important cause of death or transplantation in children with liver disease. The continuous identification of new pathogenic genes expands the disease spectrum and clinician's understanding of disease. The disease characteristics and clinical manifestations of hereditary cholestasis caused by different gene variants vary, and the severity of diseases caused by the same gene variants and the response to treatment are also significantly different. Therefore, early genetic diagnosis is of great value for improving the clinical management of patients. In terms of treatment, in addition to traditional drugs and surgery, targeted therapy and gene therapy are also gradually moving towards clinical application. Advances in metabolomics, gene editing technology, and structural biology have made it possible to provide personalized and precise treatment of children with hereditary cholestasis in the future; however, this which will put forward higher requirements for on relevant practitioners.
Related Concept Videos
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care
Assessment:
Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder
Cirrhosis is characterized by the scarring of hepatic lobules in the liver, which are replaced by fibrous tissue, affecting the liver's normal functioning. NAFLD, on the other hand, is caused by an excessive build-up of fat in the liver, not...
Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which occurs when the immune system becomes active and causes swelling, pain, and disruptions in organ function. Pancreatitis can manifest as either an acute or chronic condition.
Acute pancreatitis arises suddenly and lasts for a brief duration, while chronic pancreatitis is a long-term affliction...
Endoscopic Procedures V: ERCP
Patient...

