Abstract:SummaryCholangiocytes are epithelial cells that line the biliary tree. The intrahepatic biliary tree is characterized by interconnected ducts which starts with canals of Hering, continues into intrahepatic ducts of increasing diameter to end at the level of the extrahepatic bile ducts. These cells play a key role in the ductal secretion of water and bicarbonate during the process of bile formation. These cells are also the target in several chronic cholestatic liver diseases (termed cholangiopathies), includin… Show more
“…suggested that CCA tumours could be consider oestrogen dependent and the use of anti-oestrogen drugs should control the growth of these tumours. 35 …”
“…suggested that CCA tumours could be consider oestrogen dependent and the use of anti-oestrogen drugs should control the growth of these tumours. 35 …”
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