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ABCB4 heterozygous gene mutations associated with fibrosing cholestatic liver disease in adults.
Gastroenterology - 1 Jul 2008
Ziol Marianne, Barbu Véronique, Rosmorduc Olivier, Frassati-Biaggi Annonciade, Barget Nathalie, Hermelin Brigitte, Scheffer Georges L, Bennouna Selma, Trinchet Jean-Claude, Beaugrand Michel, Ganne-Carrié Nathalie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette subfamily B, member 4 (ABCB4) mutations have not been investigated in patients with unexplained cholestasis. We aimed to investigate ABCB4 mutations in adult patients with unexplained anicteric cholestasis and to describe liver injury associated with ABCB4 mutations. METHODS: Between February 2004 and March 2007, all adults with unexplained cholestasis...
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