intestinal epithelium

September 28, 2016

Protein Found Vital for Controlling Inflammation in Crohn’s Disease; Possible Therapeutic Target for IBD

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Researchers have found that protein kinase C (PKC) λ/ι is an important player for maintaining intestinal epithelium balance and preventing intestinal inflammation. Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease ... Read more

April 19, 2016April 19, 2016

Growth Factor Seen in Study to Regulate Intestinal Lining Renewal, a Process That Goes Awry in IBD

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Researchers investigating cell shedding and regeneration in the lining of the intestines found that this process, essential for good health, is negatively regulated by the epidermal growth factor. The finding may lead to new targets for ... Read more