Hepatic CMV-IE expression and distribution further defines the aetiological and prognostic subtypes of biliary atresia
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This study examines CMV immediate-early protein expression in liver tissue from biliary atresia patients to identify viral replication patterns that may predict outcomes after Kasai portoenterostomy. Findings could help stratify BA patients by aetiology and prognosis based on hepatic CMV-IE distribution.
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- - CMV immediate-early (IE) protein indicates active viral replication and is abundantly expressed early in CMV infection. - Hepatic CMV-IE expression patterns may help classify biliary atresia into distinct aetiological and prognostic subtypes. - CMV-IE distribution in liver tissue correlates with postoperative outcomes following Kasai portoenterostomy. - Active CMV replication, detected via IE protein, plays a role in biliary atresia pathogenesis and disease progression. - CMV-IE profiling could guide risk stratification and prognostic assessment in pediatric biliary atresia patients.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Hepatic CMV-IE expression and distribution further defines the aetiological and prognostic subtypes of biliary atresia. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-02-02. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11448
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