The role of IL-18 in intestinal immune regulation

<p>Elevated levels of the cytokine interleukin-18 (IL-18) are found in many chronic inflammatory disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, the role of IL-18 in mucosal immunity and inflammation is not well understood. At mucosal and environmental interfaces, Th17 cells ha...

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Main Authors: Harrison, O, Oliver J Harrison
Other Authors: Maloy, K
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2013
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