From a choleretic to an immunomodulator: Historical review of ursodeoxycholic acid as a medicament

Journal of Gastroenterology and HepatologyVolume 13, Issue 6 p. 659-664 From a choleretic to an immunomodulator: Historical review of ursodeoxycholic acid as a medicament ISAO MAKINO, Corresponding Author ISAO MAKINO Second Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College, Nishikagura, Asahikawa, JapanSecond Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College, Nishikagura, Asahikawa 078, Japan.Search for more papers by this authorHIROTOSHI TANAKA, HIROTOSHI TANAKA Second Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College, Nishikagura, Asahikawa, JapanSearch for more papers by this author ISAO MAKINO, Corresponding Author ISAO MAKINO Second Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College, Nishikagura, Asahikawa, JapanSecond Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College, Nishikagura, Asahikawa 078, Japan.Search for more papers by this authorHIROTOSHI TANAKA, HIROTOSHI TANAKA Second Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College, Nishikagura, Asahikawa, JapanSearch for more papers by this author First published: 28 June 2008 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1746.1998.tb00707.xCitations: 44AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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