Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is estimated to affect nearly 3% of pregnant women worldwide, with the highest incidence…
Andrea Lobo, PhD
Andrea Lobo holds a PhD in cell biology/neurosciences from the University of Coimbra-Portugal, where she studied stroke biology. As a research scientist for 19 years, Andrea participated in academic projects in multiple research fields, including stroke, gene regulation, cancer, and rare diseases. She has authored multiple research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
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Articles by Andrea Lobo, PhD
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsPoor access to genetic testing may delay Alagille syndrome diagnosis
Difficulty accessing genetic testing in low- to middle-income countries may delay the diagnosis of Alagille syndrome in children and…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsNew TJP2 mutations detected in girl with mild PFIC4
A combination of two new mutations in the TJP2 gene was identified as the cause of a mild form of progressive familial…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsSleep disorders common in PBC, linked to severe disease: Study
Sleep disorders affect about half of adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and are associated with more severe disease…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsEarly-onset pregnancy cholestasis increases risk of diabetes: Study
Women diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) before 24 weeks of gestation, or about six months, are significantly…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsNew NOTCH2 gene mutations identified as likely Alagille cause
Researchers in Italy have identified 10 new mutations in the NOTCH2 gene, which has been linked to Alagille syndrome,…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsSeven new ABCB11 gene mutations identified as cause of PFIC2
Seven new ABCB11 gene mutations were identified as the likely cause of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC2), according to…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsAtypical biliary tract abnormalities found in Alagille syndrome baby
A six-month-old baby with Alagille syndrome showed atypical biliary tract abnormalities, including a narrower main bile duct and a…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsBlood biomarkers may aid newborn cholestasis diagnosis: Study
Measuring blood levels of bile acids, a component of bile, and the gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) enzyme may aid newborn…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsDupilumab works as itching treatment in Alagille case: Report
The use of dupilumab, an approved anti-inflammatory antibody-based treatment, worked to ease itching, known medically as pruritus, in a young…