Statins directly suppress cytokine production in murine intraepithelial lymphocytes.

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Statins, inhibitors of the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, are known not only as cholesterol-lowering agents but also as anti-inflammatory mediators. However, their regulatory effect on intestinal mucosal immunity remains unclear. The present study examined the p...

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