Genetic Determinants of Cholestasis
Genetic Determinants of Cholestasis
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DOI:
10.1016/j.cld.2012.12.002
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发表时间:
2013-05-01
影响因子:
5.1
通讯作者:
Hirschfield, Gideon M.
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作者:
Hirschfield, Gideon M.
Genetic Determinants of Cholestasis Gideon M. Hirschfield Cholestasis is an overarching term applied for conditions whereby biliary constituents are found in the circulation because of impairment to bile flow. A variety of processes can lead to cholestasis, be they acute or chronic injuries to hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, or the broader biliary tree itself. Such injuries may be driven by rare but highly informative primary genetic abnormalities, or may be seen in individuals with a prior genetic predisposition when confronted by specific environmental challenges such as drug exposure. This review provides a broad outline of some fundamental primary genetic cholestatic syndromes and an update on varying genetic predisposition underlying several acquired cholestatic processes.