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.