Elevated Serum Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Levels in Post-operative Biliary Atresia

Elevated Serum Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Levels in Post-operative Biliary Atresia

Biliary atresia (BA) is one of the most common causes of neonatal cholestasis. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an important mediator of inflammation and immune response in various diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the possible roles of MIF in BA. Methods: Forty-eig...

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Main Authors: Papit Nattee, Sittisak Honsawek, Voranush Chongsrisawat, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Apiradee Thamboonlers, Yong Poovorawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
biliary atresia
jaundice
macrophage migration inhibitory factor
portal hypertension
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958409600208

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