Abstract
Research into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis has elucidated the multifactorial etiology and pathogenesis of these inflammatory bowel diseases. Anti-microbial peptides are produced by many cell types as part of the innate immunity. Aside from their anti-microbial properties, these peptides also have immunomodulatory effects. Abnormalities in anti-microbial peptide production and
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