Growth factors and gut function

Proc Nutr Soc. 1998 Aug;57(3):403-8. doi: 10.1079/pns19980057.

Abstract

Growth factors play a key role in maintaining gut integrity and in stimulating repair. By understanding their physiological function we can use this information to apply to the treatment of conditions in which mucosal homeostasis has broken down.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cytokines / physiology
  • Diet
  • Digestive System Physiological Phenomena*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Growth Substances / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / physiology

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Growth Substances