Overview

This book examines the biological aspects of bile acid analysis and their clinical applications, providing readers with an overview of cutting-edge discussions on Bile Acid research and diseases. It begins with detailed discussions on the biological aspects of bile acid, with chapters examining bile acid from various perspectives, from its metabolism to its use in therapeutic agents. Subsequent chapters focus on diseases involving bile acid abnormalities, and specific applications are addressed concerning gallstones, cholestatic liver disease, NAFLD/NASH, hepatitis, pancreatitis, esophageal cancer and colon cancer. In keeping with the book’s integrated approach, the Editor has gathered a broad range of eminent scholars and practitioners to provide a comprehensive review of modern bile acid research. The book offers clinical physicians, basic researchers and postgraduate students essential insights into cutting-edge research and paves the way for further research.

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Author:   Susumu Tazuma ,  Hajime Takikawa
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Japan
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Japan
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Weight:   3.802kg
ISBN:  

9784431567677

ISBN 10:   4431567674
Pages:   209
Publication Date:   25 July 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I Biological Aspects of Bile Acids.- Chapter 1 Metabolism of Bile Acids.- Chapter 2 Hepatobiliary Transport of Bile Acids.- Chapter 3 Intestinal Digestion and Absorption.- Chapter 4 Nuclear Receptor Regulation.- Chapter 5 Bile Acid as Therapeutic Agents.- Part II Bile Acids and Diseases.- Chapter 6 Bile Acids and Gallstones: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management.- Chapter 7 Bile Acids and Cholestatic Liver Disease 1: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).- Chapter 8 Bile Acids and Cholestatic Liver Disease 2: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.- Chapter 9 Bile Acids and Cholestatic Liver Disease 3: Inborn Errors of Bile Acid Synthesis.- Chapter 10 Bile Acids and NAFLD/NASH.- Chapter 11 Bile Acids and Viral Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Chapter 12 Bile Acids and Pancreatic Disease.- Chapter 13 Bile Acids and Esophageal Cancer.- Chapter 14 Bile Acid and Colorectal Cancer.- Chapter 15 Bile Acids and Metabolic Syndrome.

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Dr.Susumu Tazuma, Department of General Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital Dr. Hajime Takikawa, Department of Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine

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