Effects of Anti-Cytokine Antibodies on Gut Barrier Function
Anti-cytokine antibodies are used in treating chronic inflammatory diseases and autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatic diseases. Patients with these diseases often have a compromised gut barrier function, suggesting that anti-cytokine antibodies may contribute to the re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7028253 |
Summary: | Anti-cytokine antibodies are used in treating chronic inflammatory diseases and autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatic diseases. Patients with these diseases often have a compromised gut barrier function, suggesting that anti-cytokine antibodies may contribute to the re-establishment of gut barrier integrity, in addition to their immunomodulatory effects. This paper reviews the effects of anti-cytokine antibodies on gut barrier function and their mechanisms. |
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ISSN: | 0962-9351 1466-1861 |