Salicylates for ulcerative colitis--their mode of action.
Delivery of 5-aminosalicylic acid to the colon by sulphasalazine, other azo-bonded compounds and controlled-release preparations is introduced in the context of metabolism by epithelial cells and therapeutic efficacy in ulcerative colitis. Potential modes of action are then reviewed, including actio...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1994
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