Article
[Pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases].
Praxis - 13 Dec 2006
Kreisel W
Abstract excerpt
Genetic predisposition, nutritional and environmental influences, intestinal pathogens, psychological stress, and disturbed intestinal barrier function have been accepted as important factors in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Uncontrolled reactions of T-cells and proinflammatoric cytokines are the common denominator of all factors contributing to pathogenesis. The detection of NOD2 gene...
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