Regulation of intestinal epithelial cells transcriptome by enteric glial cells: impact on intestinal epithelial barrier functions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Emerging evidences suggest that enteric glial cells (EGC), a major constituent of the enteric nervous system (ENS), are key regulators of intestinal epithelial barrier (IEB) functions. Indeed EGC inhibit intestinal epithelial cells (...

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Main Authors: Teusan Raluca, Mahé Maxime M, Van Landeghem Laurianne, Léger Jean, Guisle Isabelle, Houlgatte Rémi, Neunlist Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/10/507