Cytokine Interactions with Epithelium

Cytokines are a family of proteins that serve as intracellular messengers within the immune system and as growth factors for several cell types. Recent studies indicate that intestinal inflammation is accompanied by increases in a wide variety of cytokines and growth factors. Current knowledge in th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kim E Barrett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1996-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1996/209560