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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2010; 16(17): 2094-2099
Published online May 7, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i17.2094
Published online May 7, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i17.2094
Figure 4 Gut barrier failure.
The increase in permeability of the gut barrier from the intestinal lumen may allow translocation of endotoxin and bacteria and there is also activation of immunocompetent cells in the gut wall and gut associated lymphoid tissue, contributing to the inflammatory response, infection, and potentially the development of organ dysfunction.
- Citation: Zhou MT, Chen CS, Chen BC, Zhang QY, Andersson R. Acute lung injury and ARDS in acute pancreatitis: Mechanisms and potential intervention. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16(17): 2094-2099
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v16/i17/2094.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i17.2094