Journal article
IL‐9 enhances growth of ICC, maintains network structure and strengthens rhythmicity of contraction in culture
Abstract
Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) play a critical role in the control of gastrointestinal motility as pacemaker cells and as regulators of enteric innervation. ICC are one of the first cell types that are injured during an inflammatory process and maintenance of ICC health or promotion of growth and development maybe crucial in recovery after injury. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of IL-9 in the growth, development and …
Authors
Ye J; Zhu Y; Khan WI; Van Snick J; Huizinga JD
Journal
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 687–694
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
7 2006
DOI
10.1111/j.1582-4934.2006.tb00428.x
ISSN
1582-1838