Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation improves chronic colitis-associated complications through inhibiting the activity of toll-like receptor-4 in mice

Abstract Background A variety of extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs), including hepatobiliary complications, are associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been shown to play a potential role in the therapy of IBD. This study was designed to investigate t...

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Main Authors: Guo chao Niu, Lei Liu, Libo Zheng, Hong Zhang, David Q. Shih, Xiaolan Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0850-7