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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1996-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1996/209560 |