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Deficiency of Group VIA Phospholipase A2 (iPLA2β) Renders Susceptibility for Chemical-Induced Colitis.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Dec 2015
Jiao Li, Inhoffen Johannes, Gan-Schreier Hongying, Tuma-Kellner Sabine, Stremmel Wolfgang, Sun Zhiwei, Chamulitrat Walee
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BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease results from a combination of dysfunction of intestinal epithelial barrier and dysregulation of mucosal immune system. iPLA2β has multiple homeostatic functions and shown to play a role in membrane remodeling, cell proliferation, monocyte chemotaxis, and apoptosis. The latter may render chronic inflammation and susceptibility for acute injury. AIMS: We aim to evaluate...
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