2022
Inflammatory pathways and cholangiocarcioma risk mechanisms and prevention
Cadamuro M, Strazzabosco M. Inflammatory pathways and cholangiocarcioma risk mechanisms and prevention. Advances In Cancer Research 2022, 156: 39-73. PMID: 35961707, PMCID: PMC10916841, DOI: 10.1016/bs.acr.2022.02.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopment of cholangiocarcinomaNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseAdequate therapeutic treatmentPrimary sclerosing cholangitisFatty liver diseasePro-inflammatory mechanismsMain risk factorsProdromal diseaseSclerosing cholangitisCaroli's diseaseMetabolic syndromeChronic cholangiopathiesLiver diseasePoor prognosisInflammatory pathwaysBiliary treeCCA developmentRisk factorsImmune responseImmunological responseTherapeutic targetCholangiocarcinomaFluke infestationRole of cellExtrahepatic areas
2021
Congenital Cystic Lesions of the Biliary Tree
Lasagni A, Morana G, Strazzabosco M, Fabris L, Cadamuro M. Congenital Cystic Lesions of the Biliary Tree. 2021, 19-46. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65908-0_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFibropolycystic liver diseasePolycystic liver diseaseFibrocystic liver diseaseHepatorenal fibrocystic diseaseIntrahepatic bile ductsCholedochal cystLiver diseaseBile ductBiliary treeLarge intrahepatic bile ductsSmall intrahepatic bile ductsBile duct dilationRenal function impairmentEarly surgical interventionOnly curative approachCongenital cystic lesionsExtrahepatic bile ductDuctal plate malformationRecessive polycystic kidney diseasePotential therapeutic targetSpectrum of disordersGrowth of cystsPolycystic kidney diseaseBiliary microhamartomasLiver transplantationCholangiocarcinoma
Lasagni A, Strazzabosco M, Guido M, Fabris L, Cadamuro M. Cholangiocarcinoma. 2021, 231-259. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65908-0_14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTypes of cholangiocarcinomaDifferent epithelial cancersLiver transplantationGastrointestinal malignanciesMost patientsSurgical resectionRich tumor microenvironmentCurative treatmentChronic inflammationNegative marginsAggressive tumorsBiliary treeRare cancersRisk factorsCholangiocarcinomaAdvanced stageEpithelial cancersAnatomical locationTumor microenvironmentPatientsDistinct cancersCancerDesmoplastic natureMultimodal approachLaboratory tests
2020
Cholangiocarcinoma 2020: the next horizon in mechanisms and management
Banales JM, Marin JJG, Lamarca A, Rodrigues PM, Khan SA, Roberts LR, Cardinale V, Carpino G, Andersen JB, Braconi C, Calvisi DF, Perugorria MJ, Fabris L, Boulter L, Macias RIR, Gaudio E, Alvaro D, Gradilone SA, Strazzabosco M, Marzioni M, Coulouarn C, Fouassier L, Raggi C, Invernizzi P, Mertens JC, Moncsek A, Ilyas S, Heimbach J, Koerkamp BG, Bruix J, Forner A, Bridgewater J, Valle JW, Gores GJ. Cholangiocarcinoma 2020: the next horizon in mechanisms and management. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2020, 17: 557-588. PMID: 32606456, PMCID: PMC7447603, DOI: 10.1038/s41575-020-0310-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary liver cancerExpert consensus statementCancer-related deathCell of originBiliary malignant tumorsStudy of CholangiocarcinomaGastrointestinal malignanciesHistological confirmationAvailable therapiesBiliary treeNew diagnostic toolsSilent presentationPatient outcomesConsensus statementMalignant tumorsLiver cancerCholangiocarcinomaAggressive natureAlarming mortalityCurrent diagnosisMolecular alterationsNon-invasive approachTumorsDiagnostic toolTherapyIntroduction to the Physiology, Immunology and Pathology of the Liver and Biliary Tree
Carbone M, Strazzabosco M. Introduction to the Physiology, Immunology and Pathology of the Liver and Biliary Tree. 2020, 3-20. DOI: 10.1002/9781119532637.ch1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBile acidsBile formationDietary lipid absorptionMetabolism of bilirubinBiliary tree stem cellsBiliary treeLiver synthesisHepatic metabolismLipid absorptionEnergy homeostasisCholesterol homeostasisMetabolic homeostasisLiverCanalicular secretionStem cellsSecretionHomeostasisRegenerative abilityMetabolismBilirubinPathologyEndotoxinImmunologyCholangiocyte Biology and Pathobiology
Cadamuro M, Fiorotto R, Strazzabosco M. Cholangiocyte Biology and Pathobiology. 2020, 391-407. DOI: 10.1002/9781119436812.ch32.ChaptersBiliary treeEpithelial cellsProliferation of cholangiocytesAmpulla of VaterExtrahepatic biliary treeEpithelial innate immunityToll-like receptorsCanals of HeringBiliary epithelial cellsIntrahepatic branchesLiver damageBiliary systemLiver insultEpithelial barrierInnate immunityCholangiocytesNormal homeostasisLiver lobuleNuclear receptorsCholangiocyte biologyReceptorsCellsVaterMajor roleInsult
2019
Fibrocystic Liver Disease
Cristoferi L, Morana G, Strazzabosco M, Fabris L. Fibrocystic Liver Disease. 2019, 201-218. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96400-3_11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHepatorenal fibrocystic diseaseCongenital hepatic fibrosisFibrocystic liver diseaseLiver diseaseCaroli's diseaseCholedochal cystEnd-stage liver diseaseBiliary duct dilationEmbryonic ductal plateAutosomal recessive polycystic kidney diseaseIntrahepatic bile ductsRecessive polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseaseLiver transplantationDuct dilationHepatic involvementMultidisciplinary managementRenal diseaseMultiorgan involvementClinical manifestationsBile ductFibrocystic diseaseKidney diseaseBiliary treeHepatic fibrosis
2018
Platelet-derived growth factor-D enables liver myofibroblasts to promote tumor lymphangiogenesis in cholangiocarcinoma
Cadamuro M, Brivio S, Mertens J, Vismara M, Moncsek A, Milani C, Fingas C, Cristina Malerba M, Nardo G, Dall'Olmo L, Milani E, Mariotti V, Stecca T, Massani M, Spirli C, Fiorotto R, Indraccolo S, Strazzabosco M, Fabris L. Platelet-derived growth factor-D enables liver myofibroblasts to promote tumor lymphangiogenesis in cholangiocarcinoma. Journal Of Hepatology 2018, 70: 700-709. PMID: 30553841, PMCID: PMC10878126, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBile Duct NeoplasmsCancer-Associated FibroblastsCell Line, TumorCholangiocarcinomaDisease Models, AnimalEndothelial CellsHeterograftsHumansImatinib MesylateLiverLymphangiogenesisLymphokinesMaleMiceMice, SCIDMyofibroblastsPlatelet-Derived Growth FactorProtein Kinase InhibitorsRatsRats, Inbred F344Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor betaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor CConceptsCancer-associated fibroblastsLymphatic endothelial cellsCholangiocarcinoma specimensMetastatic spreadStromal reactionLiver myofibroblastsGrowth factorExtensive stromal reactionLymph node metastasisEarly metastatic spreadLevels of VEGFBH3 mimetic navitoclaxPlatelet-derived growth factorRole of PDGFVascular growth factorsTumor-associated lymphangiogenesisVEGF-C secretionTransendothelial electric resistanceCholangiocarcinoma invasivenessHuman lymphatic endothelial cellsCurative therapyNode metastasisBiliary treeEarly metastasisPDGFRβ inhibitorFibroinflammatory Liver Injuries as Preneoplastic Condition in Cholangiopathies
Cannito S, Milani C, Cappon A, Parola M, Strazzabosco M, Cadamuro M. Fibroinflammatory Liver Injuries as Preneoplastic Condition in Cholangiopathies. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2018, 19: 3875. PMID: 30518128, PMCID: PMC6321547, DOI: 10.3390/ijms19123875.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMain molecular mechanismsDifferent lineagesPrimary sclerosing cholangitisMolecular mechanismsProfibrotic chemokinesNeoplastic transformationSclerosing cholangitisCaroli's diseaseOrgan dysfunctionChronic cholangiopathiesInflammatory infiltrateLiver injuryPeriportal fibrosisLiver diseaseInflammatory cellsProinflammatory cytokinesBiliary treePreneoplastic conditionsDifferent etiologiesTumor developmentMurine modelLiver responseParacrine fashionHepatic responseCellular types
2017
Emerging concepts in biliary repair and fibrosis
Fabris L, Spirli C, Cadamuro M, Fiorotto R, Strazzabosco M. Emerging concepts in biliary repair and fibrosis. AJP Gastrointestinal And Liver Physiology 2017, 313: g102-g116. PMID: 28526690, PMCID: PMC5582882, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00452.2016.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsReactive ductular cellsBiliary repairBiliary treeDuctular cellsProliferation of cholangiocytesCongenital hepatic fibrosisBiliary fibrosisInflammatory changesBiliary atresiaChronic cholangiopathiesClinical progressionClinical hepatologyHepatic fibrosisLiver repairMajor unmetBiliary epitheliumChronic diseasesChronic damageReparative responseAlagille syndromeLiver pathophysiologyReparative processesFibrosisPathological repairCellular elementsThe Healthy Biliary Tree: Cellular and Immune Biology
Cadamuro M, Fabris L, Strazzabosco M. The Healthy Biliary Tree: Cellular and Immune Biology. 2017, 17-41. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50168-0_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiliary innate immunityToll-like receptorsPathogen-associated molecular patternsBiliary treeLiver diseaseCystic fibrosis-related liver diseaseInnate immunityCystic fibrosis liver diseaseAntigen-presenting cellsBiliary epithelial cellsLiver injuryBile ductBiliary diseaseLiver damageInflammatory responseImmune biologyFirst defense lineProinflammatory behaviorSecretory activityMolecular patternsCholangiocytesEpithelial cellsDiseaseCholangiopathyEvidence highlights
2013
Notch signalling beyond liver development: Emerging concepts in liver repair and oncogenesis
Morell CM, Fiorotto R, Fabris L, Strazzabosco M. Notch signalling beyond liver development: Emerging concepts in liver repair and oncogenesis. Clinics And Research In Hepatology And Gastroenterology 2013, 37: 447-454. PMID: 23806629, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2013.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBile Duct NeoplasmsBiliary TractCalcium-Binding ProteinsCarcinogenesisCarcinoma, HepatocellularCholangiocarcinomaHepatocytesHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsJagged-1 ProteinLiverLiver NeoplasmsLiver RegenerationMembrane ProteinsReceptor Cross-TalkReceptors, NotchSerrate-Jagged ProteinsSignal Transduction
2012
Development of the bile ducts: Essentials for the clinical hepatologist
Strazzabosco M, Fabris L. Development of the bile ducts: Essentials for the clinical hepatologist. Journal Of Hepatology 2012, 56: 1159-1170. PMID: 22245898, PMCID: PMC3328609, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2011.09.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver diseaseBile ductBiliary structuresFibropolycystic liver diseaseExtrahepatic biliary treeBiliary developmentLiver repair mechanismsHepatocellular damageBiliary treeDuctular reactionLiver repairReparative responseAlagille syndromePathogenic aspectsClinical hepatologistsCholangiopathyGrowth factorParacrine signalsEmbryonic lifeDiseaseDuctRepair mechanismsHepatologistsSyndromeTranscription factors
2010
Foxa1 and Foxa2 regulate bile duct development in mice
Strazzabosco M. Foxa1 and Foxa2 regulate bile duct development in mice. Journal Of Hepatology 2010, 52: 765-767. PMID: 20347503, PMCID: PMC2862815, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2009.12.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIL-6 expressionBile duct developmentClinical investigationDuct developmentGlucocorticoid receptorBile duct expansionForkhead box protein A1American SocietyIL-6 promoterIL-6 transcriptionBiliary treeBile duct formationCholangiocyte proliferationConditional gene ablationGene ablationDevelopmental competenceLiverAdult liverDuct expansionEmbryonic liverProtein A1Liver specificationFOXA1MiceLate phaseCholangiocyte Biology as Relevant to Cystic Liver Diseases
Lecchi S, Fabris L, Spirli C, Cadamuro M, Fiorotto R, Strazzabosco M. Cholangiocyte Biology as Relevant to Cystic Liver Diseases. Clinical Gastroenterology 2010, 23-43. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-524-8_2.ChaptersLiver cystsLiver diseaseSevere life-threatening complicationsIntrahepatic bile duct epitheliumComplex intercellular signalingCystic liver diseaseProgressive cyst growthLife-threatening complicationsEpithelial cellsBile duct epitheliumIntrahepatic biliary treePolycystic liver diseaseExcessive fluid secretionRenal tubule epitheliumRecessive formExtracellular matrix remodelingBiliary treeBiliary epitheliumCystic diseaseDuct epitheliumCyst expansionCyst growthAutocrine mechanismTubule epitheliumHereditary disorder
2008
Functional Anatomy of Normal Bile Ducts
Strazzabosco M, Fabris L. Functional Anatomy of Normal Bile Ducts. The Anatomical Record 2008, 291: 653-660. PMID: 18484611, PMCID: PMC3743051, DOI: 10.1002/ar.20664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBile ductBiliary treeExtrahepatic bile ductSmall bile ductsNormal bile ductsLiver progenitor cellsBile productionBiliary epitheliumMajor ductsSecretory functionVascular structuresProgenitor cellsCholangiocyte functionFunctional anatomyBileDuctCholangiocytesIntestineFunctional interactionMorphological heterogeneityNerveGallbladderVariety of functionsEpithelium
2000
Pathophysiology of the intrahepatic biliary epithelium
Strazzabosco M, Spirlì C, Okolicsanyi L. Pathophysiology of the intrahepatic biliary epithelium. Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2000, 15: 244-253. PMID: 10764023, DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2000.02091.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntrahepatic biliary epitheliumBiliary epitheliumIntrahepatic bile duct epitheliumChronic cholestatic disorderBile duct epitheliumCholangiocyte functionBasic disease mechanismsPortal inflammationBiliary atresiaGastrointestinal hormonesCholestatic disordersPathophysiological pointBiliary treeCholangiocyte pathophysiologyImmune regulationPharmacological approachesNormal epitheliumCholangiocyte proliferationCholangiopathyDuct epitheliumInfectious agentsImportant causeBile acidsCystic fibrosisImmunoglobulin A.
1997
Na+‐dependent and ‐independent Cl−/HCO exchange mediate cellular HCO transport in cultured human intrahepatic bile duct cells
Strazzabosco M, Joplin R, Zsembery A, Wallace L, Spirli C, Fabris L, Granato A, Rossanese A, Poci C, Neuberger J, Okolicsanyi L, Crepaldi G. Na+‐dependent and ‐independent Cl−/HCO exchange mediate cellular HCO transport in cultured human intrahepatic bile duct cells. Hepatology 1997, 25: 976-985. PMID: 9096607, DOI: 10.1002/hep.510250431.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpithelial membrane antigenIntracellular acid loadHuman cholangiocytesAcid loadIntrahepatic bile duct cellsFactor VIII-related antigenIntracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) concentrationsBiliary HCO3- secretionPediatric liver transplantationAdministration of agentsCyclic adenosine monophosphate concentrationsHuman hepatocyte growth factorVIII-related antigenBile duct cellsNormal liver tissueBiliary epithelial cellsCl- channel inhibitorsHepatocyte growth factorAdenosine monophosphate concentrationsIntracellular cAMP concentrationLiver transplantationReduced graftAbsence of HCO3Biliary treeAcid loader