Abstract
Background: Factors that regulate intestinal stem cell (ISC) proliferation and apoptosis are unknown. Results: Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is expressed on ISCs and regulates their proliferation and apoptosis, which is critical in the pathogenesis of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Conclusion: TLR4 regulates ISC proliferation and apoptosis. Significance: This is the first study showing that ISC regulation by microbial receptors contributes to NEC pathogenesis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37296-37308 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 287 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 26 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology