| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6099608 | Journal of Crohn's and Colitis | 2013 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
These findings indicate that epithelial antimicrobial peptides are retained in the intestinal mucus layer without losing their efficacy. Thus, the mucus layer and its composition provide an attractive drug target to restore antimicrobial barrier function in intestinal diseases.
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Authors
Lena Antoni, Sabine Nuding, Dagmar Weller, Michael Gersemann, German Ott, Jan Wehkamp, Eduard F. Stange,