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Yu Meng^1,2, Qianhui Yang^1,2, Shaowen Liu^1,2

¹Clinical School of Pediatrics, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.

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Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe infant liver disease. Genetic and epigenetic factors are key to understanding its development and finding new treatments.

Keywords:

Congenital Abnormalities Fetal Development Genetics Jaundice

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Pediatric Hepatology
Genetic Epidemiology
Developmental Biology

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Biliary atresia (BA) is a critical infant liver disease causing bile duct destruction and fibrosis.
Current treatments like the Kasai procedure offer temporary drainage, but many infants still need liver transplants.
Observed geographical and ethnic variations in BA incidence suggest a strong genetic component.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current understanding of genetic and epigenetic factors in biliary atresia pathogenesis.
To explore the multidimensional interactive pathogenic hypothesis of BA.
To provide insights for future genetic research in biliary atresia.

Main Methods:

Literature review of genetic and epigenetic studies on biliary atresia.
Analysis of the proposed "embryonic developmental abnormalities, perinatal injury, and dysregulated immune microenvironment" hypothesis.
Synthesis of information on regulatory networks involved in BA.

Main Results:

Genetic susceptibility is a significant factor in biliary atresia.
BA pathogenesis involves a complex interplay of embryonic development, perinatal factors, and immune responses.
Advances in understanding genetic and epigenetic regulatory networks are emerging.

Conclusions:

Genetic and epigenetic factors are crucial in biliary atresia development.
A multidimensional approach integrating developmental, perinatal, and immune factors is necessary.
Further genetic research is essential for advancing biliary atresia understanding and treatment.