The Adaptor Protein Myd88 Is a Key Signaling Molecule in the Pathogenesis of Irinotecan-Induced Intestinal Mucositis.

Intestinal mucositis is a common side effect of irinotecan-based anticancer regimens. Mucositis causes cell damage, bacterial/endotoxin translocation and production of cytokines including IL-1 and IL-18. These molecules and toll-like receptors (TLRs) activate a common signaling pathway that involves...

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Main Authors: Deysi V T Wong, Roberto C P Lima-Júnior, Cibele B M Carvalho, Vanessa F Borges, Carlos W S Wanderley, Amanda X C Bem, Caio A V G Leite, Maraiza A Teixeira, Gabriela L P Batista, Rangel L Silva, Thiago M Cunha, Gerly A C Brito, Paulo R C Almeida, Fernando Q Cunha, Ronaldo A Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4595146?pdf=render