Dr. Leon P. Mclean MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
22 S Greene St Room N3w62 Baltimore MD, 21201About
Dr. Leon Mclean is a gastroenterologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Mclean specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Mclean performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- IL-33-induced alterations in murine intestinal function and cytokine responses are MyD88, STAT6, and IL-13 dependent.
- Role of macrophages in the altered epithelial function during a type 2 immune response induced by enteric nematode infection.
- Type 3 Muscarinic Receptors Contribute to Clearance of Citrobacter rodentium.
- Enteric nematodes and the path to up-regulation of type 2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13.
- Type 3 muscarinic receptors contribute to intestinal mucosal homeostasis and clearance of Nippostrongylus brasiliensis through induction of TH2 cytokines.
- A language training program for nonverbal autistic children.
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