Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic complex inflammatory gut pathological
condition, examples of which include Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease whose incidence has
risen worldwide in recent years. Accumulating evidence shows that oxidative stress plays an …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
The exact cause of IBD remains unknown. Available evidence suggests that an abnormal …

The key role of interleukin-17 (IL-17) and T helper 17 (TH17) cells in tissue inflammation,
autoimmunity and host defence led to the experimental targeting of these molecules in …

Since the original identification of the T helper 17 (Th17) subset in 2005, it has become
evident that these cells do not only contribute to host defence against pathogens, such as …

The gastrointestinal tract is a site of high immune challenge, as it must maintain a delicate
balance between tolerating luminal contents and generating an immune response toward …

Mucosal surfaces are lined by epithelial cells. These cells establish a barrier between
sometimes hostile external environments and the internal milieu. However, mucosae are …

This protocol details the steps for data quality assessment and control that are typically
carried out during case-control association studies. The steps described involve the …

Abstract ToppGene Suite (http://toppgene. cchmc. org; this web site is free and open to all
users and does not require a login to access) is a one-stop portal for (i) gene list functional …

The gastrointestinal mucosal surface is lined with epithelial cells representing an effective
barrier made up with intercellular junctions that separate the inner and the outer …