Lamprey biliary atresia: First model system for the human condition?

Abstract
Degeneration of the bile ducts and gallbladder occurs during metamorphosis of the lamprey. Morphological aspects of this process suggest a similarity to human biliary atresia. Degeneration of the bile ducts and gallbladder occurs during metamorphosis of the lamprey. Morphological aspects of this process suggest a similarity to human biliary atresia.