[ABC20, CD243, CLCS, GP170, MDR1, MGC163296, P-GP, PGY1]
In inflamed intestinal epithelium (IE) of patients with gastrointestinal disorders, MDR1 expression is significantly lower (Blokzijl et al., 2007). Reduced MDR1 levels may aggravate inflammation in the intestines.
Related diseases: Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), diverticulitis, collagenous colitis.
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Blokzijl, H., Vander Borght, [...] http://digg.com/u1Nsjb
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