IX. Mast cell-deficient mice and intestinal biology.
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چکیده
Mutant mice that express abnormalities in mast cell development represent a powerful tool for the investigation of multiple aspects of mast cell biology. In addition, the identification of the genes affected by these mutations has not only increased our knowledge about the mast cell but has opened new areas of investigation as to the role of these gene products in gastrointestinal pathology, immunology, and physiology.
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Lessons From Genetically Engineered Animal Models IX. Mast cell-deficient mice and intestinal biology
Wershil, Barry K. Lessons From Genetically Engineered Animal Models. IX. Mast cell-deficient mice and intestinal biology. Am. J. Physiol. Gastrointest. Liver Physiol. 278: G343–G348, 2000.—Mutant mice that express abnormalities in mast cell development represent a powerful tool for the investigation of multiple aspects of mast cell biology. In addition, the identification of the genes affected ...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology
دوره 278 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000