IL-4/IL-13 independent goblet cell hyperplasia in experimental helminth infections
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intestinal mucus production by hyperplasic goblet cells is a striking pathological feature of many parasitic helminth infections and is related to intestinal protection and worm expulsion. Induction of goblet cell hyperplasia is asso...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Immunology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/9/11 |