| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3298890 | Gastroenterology | 2009 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The subepithelial myofibroblasts of the epithelial sheath are disrupted in the intestinal mucosa of patients with IBD. A loss of myofibroblasts appears to result from the susceptibility of these cells to proinflammatory cytokines.
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Authors
Caroline Francoeur, Yamina Bouatrouss, Amira Seltana, Iryna V. Pinchuk, Pierre H. Vachon, Don W. Powell, Basem Sawan, Ernest G. Seidman, Jean-François Beaulieu,