Mucosal Progranulin expression is induced by <it>H. pylori</it>, but independent of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor (SLPI) expression
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucosal levels of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor (SLPI) are specifically reduced in relation to <it>H. pylori</it>-induced gastritis. Progranulin is an epithelial growth factor that is proteolytically degraded int...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/63 |