Comparison of fibroblast growth factor 19 concentrations between dogs with and without gallbladder mucoceles.
Vy Ngoc Yen TruongChin-Chi LiuJillian MyersMayzie MillerAmanda YangJeongha LeeNancy WelbornAndrea N JohnstonPublished in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2024)
In dogs, GBM is associated with significantly decreased serum FGF19 concentrations. We speculate that this finding reflects compromised GB contraction and decreased enterohepatic circulation of bile flow. Subnormal FGF19 concentrations may influence bile acid synthesis and hepatic metabolism.
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