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Immune Suppression by Cyclosporin A Inhibits Phytohemagglutinin-induced Precocious Gut Maturation in Suckling Rats

Authors :
Prykhod'ko, Olena
Pierzynowski, Stefan G
Weström, Björn R
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition; May 2010, Vol. 50 Issue: 5 p473-480, 8p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Enteral exposure to the lectin phytohemagglutinin (PHA) provokes precocious gut maturation in suckling rats coinciding with an early expansion of intestinal mucosal T and B lymphocytes. Here, the role of the immune system in neonatal gut growth and maturation was further studied.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02772116 and 15364801
Volume :
50
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48831427
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181b47787