Thyroid hormones increase stomach goblet cell numbers and mucin expression during indomethacin induced ulcer healing in Wistar rats

Thyroid hormones increase stomach goblet cell numbers and mucin expression during indomethacin induced ulcer healing in Wistar rats

Abstract Background Gastric ulcers are mucosal discontinuities that may extend into the mucosa, submucosa or even deeper. They result from an imbalance between mucosal aggressors and protective mechanisms that include the mucus bicarbonate layer. Thyroid hormones have been shown to accelerate gastri...

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Main Authors: Jackline Namulema, Miriam Nansunga, Charles Drago Kato, Muhammudu Kalange, Samuel Babafemi Olaleye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Subjects:
Thyroid hormones
Goblet cells
Mucins
Indomethacin
Ulcer healing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13044-018-0050-0

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