Author Archives: Leigh A. Baxt, Ramnik J. Xavier

Role of Autophagy in the Maintenance of Intestinal Homeostasis

Genome-wide association studies of inflammatory bowel disease have identified several risk loci in genes that regulate autophagy, and studies have provided insight into the functional effects of these polymorphisms. We review the mechanisms by which au… Continue reading

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