Transcriptional control of the murine polymeric IgA receptor promoter by glucocorticoids

Glucocorticoids have been implicated as an important regulator of intestinal epithelial cell ontogeny. The polymeric IgA receptor (pIgR) is expressed in the intestinal epithelial layer and is regulated by several mediators, including glucocorticoids.

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Published in:American journal of physiology: Gastrointestinal and liver physiology 1999-06, Vol.39 (6), p.G1425-G1434
Main Authors: LI, T. W. H, JIAFANG WANG, LAM, J. T, GUTIERREZ, E. M, SOLORZANO-VARGUS, R. S, TSAI, H. V, MARTIN, M. G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biological and medical sciences
Cellular biology
Digestive system
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Intestine. Mesentery
Vertebrates: digestive system
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Summary:Glucocorticoids have been implicated as an important regulator of intestinal epithelial cell ontogeny. The polymeric IgA receptor (pIgR) is expressed in the intestinal epithelial layer and is regulated by several mediators, including glucocorticoids.
ISSN:0193-1857
1522-1547