Role of Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoform-1 in Human Inflammatory Bowel Disease

BACKGROUND: Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) is responsible for a net uptake of sodium chloride and water from the gastrointestinal tract and maintains electrolyte and water homeostasis. However, its status in human inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) remains p...

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Main Authors: Islam Khan, Iqbal Siddique, Farida M Al-Awadi, Krishna Mohan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2003-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2003/673819