Paneth cells and necrotizing enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common and devastating disease of premature infants. Immaturity of the innate immune system of the gut is central to the pathogenesis of NEC. Recent studies suggest a key role for Paneth cells in this disease. Addressing basic questions on the development and fun...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Landes Bioscience
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3495794/ |