Differential mucosal expression of Th17-related genes between the inflamed colon and ileum of patients with inflammatory bowel disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Immunological and genetic findings implicate Th17 effector cytokines in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Expression of Th17 pathway-associated genes is mainly studied in colonic disease. The present study assesse...

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Main Authors: Verbruggen Gust, Boon Nico, Olievier Kim, Melis Lode, Peeters Harald, Laukens Debby, Bogaert Sara, Vandesompele Jo, Elewaut Dirk, De Vos Martine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/11/61