Protective effects of heme oxygenase-1 against severe acute pancreatitis via inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-α and augmentation of interleukin-10
Abstract Background Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is an inducible defense gene which plays a significant role in inflammation. HO-1 protects cells and tissues through the mechanism of anti-oxidation, maintaining microcirculation and anti-inflammation. The aim of the current study is to investigate the rol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-017-0651-4 |