Microscopy images comparing 'quiet' gut tissue (left) and inflamed tissue (right) (IMAGE)
Caption
- Short caption:
Microscopy images comparing 'quiet' gut tissue (left) and inflamed tissue (right). The green and red markers highlight a buildup of immune 'mast' cells during a flare-up, which researchers link to a higher colon cancer risk.
- Long caption:
This side-by-side microscopy compares 'quiet' gut tissue (left) with actively inflamed tissue (right) during a bowel disease flare-up. Purple dye marks standard cell nuclei, while green and red highlight a unique population of immune 'mast' cells. Garvan researchers discovered that these mast cells accumulate significantly during inflammation and carry a genetic signature that may contribute to heightened colon cancer risk.
Credit
James Lab - Garvan Institute
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