Is primary biliary cirrhosis associated with a genetic variant in the 3 ' flanking region of the CTLA4 gene?
Our findings suggest that CTLA4 has an impact on the risk of PBC and possibly plays a role in influencing AMA development as well as progression to OLT among PBC patients. Replication in a suitable, independent PBC cohort is needed.
Muscovite could reverse gastric gland atrophy and intestinal metaplasia by promoting cell proliferation and revitalization in gastric mucosa in AG rats.