Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	114915
Country	Brazil

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Liver transplant and autoimmune liver diseases: An up-to-date review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	João P C Freire, Caio F Lopes, Pedro H M Lima, Lucas D Feliciano and Fabrício F de Melo
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number CNPq Research Productivity Fellow No. 309110/2025-4
Corresponding Author	Fabrício F de Melo, Adjunct Professor, PhD, Professor, Researcher, Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Rua Hormindo Barros, 58, Quadra 17, Lote 58, Vitória da Conquista 45029-094, Bahia, Brazil. freiremeloufba@gmail.com
Key Words	Autoimmune liver diseases; Autoimmune hepatitis; Primary biliary cholangitis; Primary sclerosing cholangitis; Liver transplantation
Core Tip	Autoimmune liver diseases, including autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, are chronic immunemediated disorders that may progress to cirrhosis, liver failure and death. Although liver transplantation mostly ensures favorable survival rates, recurrence and complications remain significant challenges. Therefore, the understanding of immune mechanisms, the gut-liver axis, and novel targeted therapies offer new perspectives to improve long-term outcomes and optimize patient management.
Citation	Freire JPC, Lopes CF, Lima PHM, Feliciano LD, de Melo FF. Liver transplant and autoimmune liver diseases: An up-to-date review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-01 01:41
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-01 01:42
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-11 09:33
Return for Revision	2025-11-12 19:58
Revised	2025-11-26 00:52
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-12 02:45
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-12 05:49
Articles in Press	2026-01-12 05:49
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