Hedgehog Signalling is Downregulated in Celiac Disease

BACKGROUND: Celiac disease (CD) is a common autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals. Animal studies have suggested that the hedgehog (Hh) signalling pathway is involved in gut inflammation, injury and repair.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rui Liang, Rupert Hinds, Helen E Abud, Wei Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/676430