Hematopoietic response and tissue repair regulation during intestinal inflammation (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Hematopoietic response and tissue repair regulation during intestinal inflammation

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Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HPSCs) travel close to the site of inflammation and differentiate into immunosuppressive cells that promote tissue repair of the intestinal tract, finds the new study.

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Dr. Hitoshi Takizawa of Kumamoto University

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