| Literature DB >> 30792027 |
Nayara Braga Emidio1, Werner Hoffmann2, Stuart M Brierley3, Markus Muttenthaler4.
Abstract
The trefoil factor family of peptides (TFF1, TFF2, TFF3) with their lectin activities play important roles in mucosal protection and repair. However, major gaps in understanding their molecular function have hampered therapeutic development for gastrointestinal disorders. We provide here a critical overview of the status quo.Entities:
Keywords: cell migration; gastrointestinal wound healing; lectin; mucins; mucosal protection; mucositis
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30792027 PMCID: PMC6557713 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibs.2019.01.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Biochem Sci ISSN: 0968-0004 Impact factor: 13.807