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What condition results from the gradual inflammatory destruction of the bile ducts?
What condition results from the gradual inflammatory destruction of the bile ducts?
- Hepatic steatosis
- Cholestasis (correct)
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Portal hypertension
What is a potential consequence of cholestasis?
What is a potential consequence of cholestasis?
- Formation of gallstones
- Development of diabetes
- Retention of toxins (correct)
- Increased bile production
What chronic condition can result from the inflammatory destruction of bile ducts?
What chronic condition can result from the inflammatory destruction of bile ducts?
- Fibrosis (correct)
- Jaundice
- Acute liver failure
- Cirrhosis (correct)
What can the retention of toxins due to cholestasis eventually lead to?
What can the retention of toxins due to cholestasis eventually lead to?
Which stage is the final result of the inflammatory process affecting the bile ducts?
Which stage is the final result of the inflammatory process affecting the bile ducts?
What initiates an immunologic response in the host's immune system?
What initiates an immunologic response in the host's immune system?
What is likely a consequence of cross-reacting pathogen-specific responses?
What is likely a consequence of cross-reacting pathogen-specific responses?
How do pathogen-specific responses affect the host's antigens?
How do pathogen-specific responses affect the host's antigens?
What could be a result of both pathogen-specific and host antigens being involved in a response?
What could be a result of both pathogen-specific and host antigens being involved in a response?
What role do microbial antigens play in the immune response?
What role do microbial antigens play in the immune response?
What is the primary cause of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)?
What is the primary cause of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)?
Which demographic is most commonly affected by primary biliary cholangitis?
Which demographic is most commonly affected by primary biliary cholangitis?
What are the potential outcomes of untreated primary biliary cholangitis?
What are the potential outcomes of untreated primary biliary cholangitis?
What is suggested about the nature of the disease?
What is suggested about the nature of the disease?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with primary biliary cholangitis?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with primary biliary cholangitis?
What percentage of patients are reported to have anti-mitochondria antibodies (AMAs)?
What percentage of patients are reported to have anti-mitochondria antibodies (AMAs)?
What leads to the progressive damage in primary biliary cholangitis?
What leads to the progressive damage in primary biliary cholangitis?
Which enzyme complex is associated with the anti-mitochondria antibodies in patients?
Which enzyme complex is associated with the anti-mitochondria antibodies in patients?
Which statement best describes the current understanding of the disease's cause?
Which statement best describes the current understanding of the disease's cause?
What is indicated about the role of mitochondria in this disease?
What is indicated about the role of mitochondria in this disease?
What is the main proposed explanation for the induction of autoimmunity in PBC?
What is the main proposed explanation for the induction of autoimmunity in PBC?
How does molecular mimicry contribute to autoimmunity?
How does molecular mimicry contribute to autoimmunity?
In the context of molecular mimicry, what follows after a host is infected with a microorganism?
In the context of molecular mimicry, what follows after a host is infected with a microorganism?
What role do antigens play in the concept of molecular mimicry?
What role do antigens play in the concept of molecular mimicry?
Which condition does the concept of molecular mimicry primarily relate to?
Which condition does the concept of molecular mimicry primarily relate to?
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Study Notes
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
- An autoimmune disease affecting the liver, causing chronic damage to the bile duct system within the liver.
- Primarily affects women over 50 years of age.
- Most patients (>90%) have anti-mitochondria antibodies (AMAs) against pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC-E2), an enzyme located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
- The cause of PBC is unknown, but research suggests an underlying immunological basis.
Molecular Mimicry & PBC
- The most widely accepted explanation for PBC development.
- Occurs when a host’s immune system mistakenly identifies a shared antigen between a pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus) and the host's own tissues.
- The immune response initially targets the pathogen.
- This response then cross-reacts with the host's tissues, leading to tissue damage.
Progression and Consequences of PBC
- The gradual inflammatory destruction of bile ducts causes cholestasis (bile buildup).
- Cholestasis leads to a buildup of toxins within the liver.
- This buildup causes further liver damage, progressing to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and potentially liver failure.
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