ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are transmembrane proteins essential for the biliary secretion of bilirubin, bile acids, phospholipids, and ...

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Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria Stents to treat various blockages ...

A series of studies led by researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have revealed that hyocholic acid and its derivatives (collectively known as HCAs), a component of bile acids that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor ...

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Obesity increases gallstone risk by altering bile and cholesterol levels. Know how excess weight harms the gallbladder and ...

Cholecystitis, or gallbladder inflammation, can sometimes cause jaundice if something blocks the flow of bile from the gallbladder. Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder. There are ...