Cytokines and growth factors in the developing intestine and during necrotizing enterocolitis

This article reviews the dual, seemingly counter-intuitive roles of cytokines, where these agents play a “trophic” role and promote maturation of the uninflamed mucosa, but can also cause inflammation and promote intestinal injury during NEC.
Source: Seminars in Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Source Type: research