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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2009; 15(21): 2570-2578
Published online Jun 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2570
Table 5 The mechanism of action of enteral nutrition in CD
Proposed mechanism of actionRef.
Improvement of nutritional status[59]
Down regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines[6465]
Anti-inflammatory effects[6162]
Promote epithelial healing[6265]
Decrease gut permeability[66]
Decrease antigenic load to the gut, bowel rest[59]
Modification of gut flora[67]