Liver Fluke Induces Cholangiocarcinoma
Author(s) -
Banchob Sripa,
Sasithorn Kaewkes,
Paiboon Sithithaworn,
Eimorn Mairiang,
Thewarach Laha,
Michael J. Smout,
Chawalit Pairojkul,
Vajaraphongsa Bhudhisawasdi,
Smarn Tesana,
Bandit Thinkamrop,
Jeffrey M. Bethony,
Alex Loukas,
Paul J. Brindley
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
plos medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.847
H-Index - 228
eISSN - 1549-1676
pISSN - 1549-1277
DOI - 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040201
Subject(s) - opisthorchis viverrini , clonorchis sinensis , liver fluke , opisthorchiasis , biology , intermediate host , opisthorchis , population , clonorchiasis , helminths , veterinary medicine , zoology , host (biology) , ecology , environmental health , medicine , pathology
The authors discuss the molecular pathogenesis of opisthorchiasis and associated cholangiocarcinogenesis, particularly nitrative and oxidative DNA damage and the clinical manifestations of cholangiocarcinoma.
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