The inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) susceptibility genes NOD1 and NOD2 have conserved anti-bacterial roles in zebrafish
SUMMARY Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), in the form of Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC), is a debilitating chronic immune disorder of the intestine. A complex etiology resulting from dysfunctional interactions between the intestinal immune system and its microflora, influenced by ho...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2011-11-01
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| Series: | Disease Models & Mechanisms |
| Online Access: | http://dmm.biologists.org/content/4/6/832 |