Figure 3.
Mucosal immune system activation and functional gastrointestinal disorders. (Adapted from reference 19). CRF, corticotrophin-releasing factor; ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; Ig, immunoglobulin; IL, interleukin; TH, T-helper cell.
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