Impact of Paneth Cell Autophagy on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Intestinal mucosal barrier, mainly consisting of the mucus layer and epithelium, functions in absorbing nutrition as well as prevention of the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms. Paneth cell, an important component of mucosal barrier, plays a vital role in maintaining the intestinal homeostasis b...

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Main Authors: Shu-Ling Wang, Bo-Zong Shao, Sheng-Bing Zhao, Jun Fang, Lun Gu, Chao-Yu Miao, Zhao-Shen Li, Yu Bai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.00693/full