Apoptosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Carcinogenesis: Overview of International and Greek Experience
Apoptosis is critical for organ development, tissue homeostasis, the elimination of abnormal cells and the maintenance of immune homeostasis by variable regulatory mechanisms. The death of T lymphocytes following their activation involves a series of proteases (caspases), which comprise the central...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2003-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2003/527060 |