Effect of Rifaximin on Hepatic Fibrosis in Bile Duct-ligated Rat Model

Background/Aims: The translocation of bacteria and their lipopolysaccharides from the gut can promote fibrosis in cirrhotic patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of rifaximin on hepatic fibrosis in a bile duct-ligated rat model. Methods: The bile duct ligation (BDL) was carr...

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Main Authors: Seung Kak Shin, Oh Sang Kwon, Jong Joon Lee, Yeon Ho Park, Cheol Soo Choi, Sung Hwan Jeong, Duck Joo Choi, Yun Soo Kim, Ju Hyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2017-11-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2017.70.5.239