Gallstones: how do we translate an old story into future therapy?
Sum Lee
Correspondence University of Washington, School of Medicine, 1660 South Columbian Way, MS 111GI-A, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
Email splee@u.washington.edu
Gallstone disease continues to be a significant problem. The recent identification of mouse genes may help determine susceptibility to the disease. An infectious etiology hypothesis has also been proposed to explain the development of gallstones. Could these discoveries lead to more effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of gallstones?
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