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Mucosal immunity in liver autoimmunity: a comprehensive review.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Oct 2013
Trivedi Palak J, Adams David H
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) all nestle within the umbrella term of autoimmune liver disease, in which the end result is immune-mediated hepatocellular or hepatobiliary injury. All three conditions are associated with gut inflammation; PSC and AIH being strongly linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and PBC to coeliac disease. This...
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