Hallmarks of epithelial to mesenchymal transition are detectable in Crohn's disease associated intestinal fibrosis
Abstract BackgroundIntestinal fibrosis and subsequent stricture formation represent frequent complications of Crohn's disease (CD). In many organs, fibrosis develops as a result of epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT). Recent studies suggested that EMT could be involved in intestinal fibr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Clinical and Translational Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40169-015-0046-5 |