CDX1 is an important molecular mediator of Barrett's metaplasia.
The molecular pathogenesis of Barrett's metaplasia (BM) of the esophagus is poorly understood. The change to an intestinal phenotype occurs on a background of esophagitis due to refluxing acid and bile. CDX1, an important regulator of normal intestinal development, was studied as a potential ke...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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