Portal hypertension is associated with modulation of regulatory T cells
Background: Portal hypertension is a complication of liver cirrhosis. The portal vein drains the spleen and the intestines, which are both rich in inflammatory mediators. Portal hypertension- induced stress within these organs that may result in pro-inflammatory changes. The association of these cha...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2016-04-01
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Series: | European Journal of Inflammation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1721727X15622960 |