Abstract
In pouchitis, the mucosa is infiltrated by activated polymorphonuclear neutrophils capable of producing calprotectin, a stable antimicrobial myelomonocytic protein.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 174-9 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
- Adult
- Biological Markers
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Feces
- Female
- Humans
- Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pouchitis
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Severity of Illness Index