Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseJoseph B. Kirsner World-renowned experts present state-of-the-art information in the clinical understanding of inflammatory bowel disease in the 5th Edition of this best-selling text. Scholarly and pragmatic, this text features authoritative information on the medical and surgical management of IBD with the support of over 390 illustrations. Features many new chapters, including those covering intestinal permeability in health and disease, the intestinal response to acute inflammation and injuries, and current concepts of IBD etiology and pathogenesis. |
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Page 70
... Cytokines by Epithelial Cells In addition to signaling directly to lymphocytes or neutrophils through cell / cell contact , it also is possible that epithelial cells may secrete cytokines and alter the function of cells of the immune ...
... Cytokines by Epithelial Cells In addition to signaling directly to lymphocytes or neutrophils through cell / cell contact , it also is possible that epithelial cells may secrete cytokines and alter the function of cells of the immune ...
Page 192
... cytokine modulation , both through conven- tional agents as well as the targeted development of newer therapeutics , are discussed . Functional Characteristics of Cytokines These fundamental properties are shared by all soluble ...
... cytokine modulation , both through conven- tional agents as well as the targeted development of newer therapeutics , are discussed . Functional Characteristics of Cytokines These fundamental properties are shared by all soluble ...
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... cytokines and growth factors produced by the epithe- lium and lamina propria cell populations that act at the basolateral surface . Although several cytokines promote restitution , including members of the EGF family , FGFs , IL - 1 ...
... cytokines and growth factors produced by the epithe- lium and lamina propria cell populations that act at the basolateral surface . Although several cytokines promote restitution , including members of the EGF family , FGFs , IL - 1 ...
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