| Literature DB >> 29063959 |
Alexandra Kilgore1, Cara L Mack2.
Abstract
Biliary atresia is a devastating biliary disease of neonates that results in liver transplantation for the vast majority. The etiology of biliary atresia is unknown and is likely multifactorial, with components of genetic predisposition, environmental trigger and autoimmunity contributing to disease pathogenesis. This review highlights recent work related to investigations of disease pathogenesis in biliary atresia.Entities:
Keywords: Autoimmunity; Genetic predisposition; Neonatal cholestasis
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29063959 PMCID: PMC5894874 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-017-4172-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Surg Int ISSN: 0179-0358 Impact factor: 1.827