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Genetic and microbial factors modulating the ubiquitin proteasome system in inflammatory bowel disease.
Gut - 1 Aug 2014
Cleynen Isabelle, Vazeille Emilie, Artieda Marta, Verspaget Hein W, Szczypiorska Magdalena, Bringer Marie-Agnès, Lakatos Peter L, Seibold Frank, Parnell Kirstie, Weersma Rinse K, Mahachie John Jestinah M, Morgan-Walsh Rebecca, Staelens Dominiek, Arijs Ingrid, De Hertogh Gert, Müller Stefan, Tordai Atilla, Hommes Daniel W, Ahmad Tariq, Wijmenga Cisca, Pender Sylvia, Rutgeerts Paul, Van Steen Kristel, Lottaz Daniel, Vermeire Severine, Darfeuille-Michaud Arlette
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Altered microbiota composition, changes in immune responses and impaired intestinal barrier functions are observed in IBD. Most of these features are controlled by proteases and their inhibitors to maintain gut homeostasis. Unrestrained or excessive proteolysis can lead to pathological...
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