Inflammation is an important feature of biliary atresia, and recent studies suggest that its occurs in a genetically susceptible host. The intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is of paramount importance for the initiation and propagation of various inflammatory conditions.
Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Ege University School of Medicine, 250. sok. No: 6 D: 1, Bornova, Izmir 35040, Turkey. arikan@med.ege.edu.tr