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World J Hepatol. Oct 8, 2016; 8(28): 1157-1168
Published online Oct 8, 2016. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i28.1157
Published online Oct 8, 2016. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i28.1157
Figure 1 “Multiple hit hypothesis” accounting for the development of autoimmune disease.
Interplay between immunological, genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors is thought to account for the loss of tolerance to self constituents in AILD. AILD: Autoimmune liver disease.
- Citation: Liberal R, Grant CR. Cirrhosis and autoimmune liver disease: Current understanding. World J Hepatol 2016; 8(28): 1157-1168
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v8/i28/1157.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v8.i28.1157