Apoptosis, Necrosis, and Necroptosis in the Gut and Intestinal Homeostasis
Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) form a physiochemical barrier that separates the intestinal lumen from the host’s internal milieu and is critical for electrolyte passage, nutrient absorption, and interaction with commensal microbiota. Moreover, IECs are strongly involved in the intestinal mucosal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/250762 |