A team of scientists has identified two key immune proteins — CD58 and IL7R — as therapeutic targets in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), with…
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A newly developed compound called HEP-50768 — identified through large-scale screening and chemically optimized to be more effective — was shown to significantly reduce itch…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsPatient advocates sought for Fatty Liver Foundation’s hands-on fellowship
The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) is seeking applicants for a first-of-its-kind program that trains patient advocates to become “equal partners” in shaping research, care,…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsNew lab-grown cells may improve Alagille syndrome variant testing
A new type of genetically engineered lab-grown cell may help researchers determine whether certain genetic variants can contribute to Alagille syndrome, a study reports.
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsToday’s Global Fatty Liver Day events aim to boost awareness of SLD
Global Fatty Liver Day — being held today, on the second Thursday of June — is shining a spotlight on steatotic liver disease…
Researchers have identified 27 genetic variants linked to intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), including those located in 10 newly discovered DNA regions, uncovering key…
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended expanding the approval of Abbvie’s oral therapy Maviret (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) to cover its use…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsEased symptoms may predict success of second biliary atresia surgery: Study
Infants with biliary atresia who show some signs of recovery after undergoing standard Kasai surgery — a procedure to restore the flow of the…
Nearly one in five people with chronic hepatitis B who were given add-on treatment with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)’s bepirovirsen in two global clinical trials…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsLivdelzi lowers liver damage marker across PBC trials, data show
Gilead Sciences‘ Livdelzi (seladelpar) effectively reduces blood levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), a key marker of liver damage, in most people with primary…
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