Glycoprotein 2 as a gut gate keeper for mucosal equilibrium between inflammation and immunity.
Semin Immunopathol
; 45(4-6): 493-507, 2024 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38170255
ABSTRACT
Glycoprotein 2 (GP2) is a widely distributed protein in the digestive tract, contributing to mucosal barrier maintenance, immune homeostasis, and antigen-specific immune response, while also being linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathogenesis. This review sheds light on the extensive distribution of GP2 within the gastrointestinal tract and its intricate interplay with the immune system. Furthermore, the significance of GP2 autoantibodies in diagnosing and categorizing IBD is underscored, alongside the promising therapeutic avenues for modulating GP2 to regulate immunity and maintain mucosal balance.
Key words
Full text:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
/
GPI-Linked Proteins
/
Intestinal Mucosa
Limits:
Animals
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Semin Immunopathol
Journal subject:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
/
PATOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japón
Country of publication:
Alemania