Intestinal homeostasis and its breakdown in inflammatory bowel disease

Maloy, K. J. and Powrie, F. (2011) Intestinal homeostasis and its breakdown in inflammatory bowel disease. Nature, 474(7351), pp. 298-306. (doi: 10.1038/nature10208) (PMID:21677746)

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Abstract

Intestinal homeostasis depends on complex interactions between the microbiota, the intestinal epithelium and the host immune system. Diverse regulatory mechanisms cooperate to maintain intestinal homeostasis, and a breakdown in these pathways may precipitate the chronic inflammatory pathology found in inflammatory bowel disease. It is now evident that immune effector modules that drive intestinal inflammation are conserved across innate and adaptive leukocytes and can be controlled by host regulatory cells. Recent evidence suggests that several factors may tip the balance between homeostasis and intestinal inflammation, presenting future challenges for the development of new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Maloy, Professor Kevin
Authors: Maloy, K. J., and Powrie, F.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Nature
Publisher:Nature Publishing Group
ISSN:0028-0836
ISSN (Online):1476-4687
Published Online:15 June 2011

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