Liver diseases can be inherited (such as Wilson disease and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency) or acquired (for example hepatitis and liver cancer). Having more refined mouse models of metabolic ...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when excess fat accumulates in liver cells in people who consume little or no alcohol. NAFLD is associated with various metabolic risk factors ...
What is glycogen storage disease in children? Glycogen storage disease (GSD) is a rare condition that changes the way the body uses and stores glycogen, a form of sugar or glucose. Glycogen is a main ...
What is progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis? Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a disorder that causes progressive liver disease, which typically leads to liver failure.