Article
CARD15/NOD2 is required for Peyer's patches homeostasis in mice.
PloS one - 13 Jun 2007
Barreau Frédérick, Meinzer Ulrich, Chareyre Fabrice, Berrebi Dominique, Niwa-Kawakita Michiko, Dussaillant Monique, Foligne Benoit, Ollendorff Vincent, Heyman Martine, Bonacorsi Stéphane, Lesuffleur Thecla, Sterkers Ghislaine, Giovannini Marco, Hugot Jean-Pierre
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CARD15/NOD2 mutations are associated with susceptibility to Crohn's Disease (CD) and Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD). CD and GVHD are suspected to be related with the dysfunction of Peyer's patches (PP) and isolated lymphoid follicles (LFs). Using a new mouse model invalidated for Ca...
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