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A nontumorigenic variant of FGF19 treats cholestatic liver diseases.
Science translational medicine - 30 Jul 2014
Luo Jian, Ko Brian, Elliott Michael, Zhou Mei, Lindhout Darrin A, Phung Van, To Carmen, Learned R Marc, Tian Hui, DePaoli Alex M, Ling Lei
Abstract excerpt
Hepatic accumulation of bile acids is central to the pathogenesis of cholestatic liver diseases. Endocrine hormone fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19) may reduce hepatic bile acid levels through modulation of bile acid synthesis and prevent subsequent liver damage. However, FGF19 has also been implicated in hepatocellular carcinogenesis, and consequently, the potential risk from prolonged exposure to...
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