Defects in a specific cell type may cause ulcerative colitis

(University of Gothenburg) There are many variants of " goblet cells " in the intestines and they seem to have different functions, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg. The study indicates that defects in goblet cells of a particular type may be a factor contributing to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease.
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