The Microenvironment in Barrett’s Esophagus Tissue Is Characterized by High FOXP3 and RALDH2 Levels

The Microenvironment in Barrett’s Esophagus Tissue Is Characterized by High FOXP3 and RALDH2 Levels

Metaplasia in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is characterized by the transition of squamous epithelium into intestinal-type columnar epithelium. The immune response in BE shares many similarities with the response found in the gut, which is different from the response found in a normal-looking esophagus....

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Main Authors: Alexandra Lind, Peter D. Siersema, Johannes G. Kusters, Tanja Konijn, Reina E. Mebius, Leo Koenderman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Barrett’s esophagus
retinoic acid
RALDH2
duodenum
reflux esophagitis
FOXP3
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.01375/full

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