How Bacteria-Induced Apoptosis of Intestinal Epithelial Cells Contributes to Mucosal Inflammation

The life cycle of an intestinal epithelial cell is terminated by apoptosis and/or cell shedding. Apoptotic deletion of epithelial cells from the intact intestinal mucosa is not accompanied by detectable inflammatory response or loss of barrier function. But increased permeability of the epithelial b...

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Main Author: Martin Hausmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/574568