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Naïve T cells correlate with mucosal healing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jan 2014
Karlsson Mats, Linton Ludvig, Lampinen Maria, Karlén Per, Glise Hans, Befrits Ragnar, Janczewska Izabella, Carlson Marie, Winqvist Ola, Eberhardson Michael
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BACKGROUND: In previous studies, adaptive immune responses involving T-helper cells have been shown to play an important role in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). METHODS: The aim of this study was to investigate any correlation between the degree of mucosal inflammation and the phenotype of gut-infiltrating T-helper cells. Biopsies from intestinal mucosa were obtained and intestinal T cells were analyzed with...
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