
Opinion|Videos|December 18, 2024
Integration of PPAR Agonists in Treatment Landscape of PBC
Key Takeaways
- PBC involves autoimmune-mediated destruction of intrahepatic bile ducts by autoreactive T lymphocytes, leading to cholestasis.
- Accumulation of toxic bile acids due to cholestasis causes hepatocellular damage and inflammation.
The panel of experts explore the potential integration of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonists into the current treatment landscape for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and provides recommendations for patients currently taking fibrates for managing the disease.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- How do you envision the uptake and integration of PPAR agonists into the current treatment landscape for PBC? What would you recommend for someone who is taking a fibrate for PBC?
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