Varied role of the gut epithelium in mucosal homeostasis
DF McCole, KE Barrett - Current opinion in gastroenterology, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Current opinion in gastroenterology, 2007•journals.lww.com
Recent advances in our understanding of mechanisms by which the gut epithelium
modulates, and is modified by, enteric flora and the mucosal immune system illuminate the
importance of the epithelium in gut physiology. The work discussed may also identify novel
targets that can potentially be modulated therapeutically, either with existing medications or
newer agents in development.
modulates, and is modified by, enteric flora and the mucosal immune system illuminate the
importance of the epithelium in gut physiology. The work discussed may also identify novel
targets that can potentially be modulated therapeutically, either with existing medications or
newer agents in development.
Summary
Recent advances in our understanding of mechanisms by which the gut epithelium modulates, and is modified by, enteric flora and the mucosal immune system illuminate the importance of the epithelium in gut physiology. The work discussed may also identify novel targets that can potentially be modulated therapeutically, either with existing medications or newer agents in development.
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