Cytokines and immunomodulation: new targets for pancreatitis treatment

Authors

  • Jorge C Guedes
  • Maria Teresita Bendicho
  • Denise Lemaire

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9771/cmbio.v3i2.4429

Keywords:

Cytokines, Immunomodulation, Pancreatitis.

Abstract

Inflammation is the principal feature of pancreatitis. Cytokines play a fundamental role in local and systemic inflammation, mediating tissue damage and orchestrating the ultimate results. This paper reviews the role of cytokines in acute and chronic pancreatitis, describing the different approaches of this subject and their methodological limitations. We also emphasize the new therapeutical modalities for pancreatitis, based in immunomodulation.

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How to Cite

Guedes, J. C., Bendicho, M. T., & Lemaire, D. (2004). Cytokines and immunomodulation: new targets for pancreatitis treatment. Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, 3(2), 242–251. https://doi.org/10.9771/cmbio.v3i2.4429

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2004): Revista de Ciências Médicas e Biológicas

Section

Review Articles

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