Primary biliary cirrhosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009423",
  "term": "Primary biliary cirrhosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chronic autoimmune liver disease characterized by the progressive destruction of small bile ducts within the liver, leading to cholestasis and eventually cirrhosis. This condition primarily affects women and is associated with the presence of antimitochondrial antibodies in the blood. Treatment focuses on slowing disease progression and managing symptoms.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoimmune",
    "antimitochondrial antibody"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1233 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/"
}