Differential effects of TNF (TNFSF2) and IFN-γ on intestinal epithelial cell morphogenesis and barrier function in three-dimensional culture.

<h4>Background</h4>The cytokines TNF (TNFSF2) and IFNγ are important mediators of inflammatory bowel diseases and contribute to enhanced intestinal epithelial permeability by stimulating apoptosis and/or disrupting tight junctions. Apoptosis and tight junctions are also important for epi...

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Main Authors: Kati Juuti-Uusitalo, Leon J Klunder, Klaas A Sjollema, Katarina Mackovicova, Ryuichi Ohgaki, Dick Hoekstra, Jan Dekker, Sven C D van Ijzendoorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21853060/pdf/?tool=EBI