Defects in a specific cell type may cause ulcerative colitis
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There are many variants of ‘goblet cells’ in the intestines and they seem to have different functions, according to a new study. The study indicates that defects in goblet cells of a particular type may be a factor contributing to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease.