Lena Smets
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Delighted to share this! We identify gut #macrophages as key players in preventing dissemination of intestinal microbes in liver cirrhosis. Best collab with my partner in crime @lenasmets.bsky.social, featuring some stunning live imaging with @colindascheele.bsky.social
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gut.bmj.com/content/earl...
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gut.bmj.com/content/earl...
Intestinal blood vessel-associated macrophages and gut-vascular barrier dysfunction in cirrhosis
Background Bacterial translocation in cirrhosis can trigger infection and hepatic decompensation, leading to systemic inflammation, organ failure and increased mortality. These infections often origin...
gut.bmj.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Delighted to share this! We identify gut #macrophages as key players in preventing dissemination of intestinal microbes in liver cirrhosis. Best collab with my partner in crime @lenasmets.bsky.social, featuring some stunning live imaging with @colindascheele.bsky.social
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gut.bmj.com/content/earl...
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gut.bmj.com/content/earl...