Paneth cell ablation in the presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae induces necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)-like injury in the small intestine of immature mice
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in premature infants. During NEC pathogenesis, bacteria are able to penetrate innate immune defenses and invade the intestinal epithelial layer, causing subsequent inflammation and tissue necrosis. Normally, Paneth cells a...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists Limited
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3380715/ |