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Characterization of antigen-presenting dendritic cells in the peripheral blood and colonic mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitis.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jul 2001
Ikeda Y, Akbar F, Matsui H, Onji M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Increased lymphocyte activation and production of inflammatory cytokines are implicated in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis. Because antigen-presenting dendritic cells play a cardinal role in the activation and survival of activated lymphocytes, the aim of the present study was to characterize dendritic cells in ulcerative colitis. DESIGN: This study was designed to compare the phenotypes and...
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