[Protein that binds fatty acids (I-FABP)--a new perspective evidence for injury of the small intestine]
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Saturated Fatty Acids Induce Ceramide-associated Macrophage Cell Death
Published on: October 31, 2017
Abstract:
The article presents literature data on the diagnostic value of the new indicator of the epithelial damage of the small intestine--I-FABP (protein binding fatty acids) and the results of our investigation of this indicator in 63 patients with functional bowel disease, and 20--the control group presented patients with erosive gastritis. Also presented diagnostic value of this indicator and defined the boundaries of normal values for this indicator.
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