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.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/676430 |