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Unsaturated fatty acids and viability of Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori

Year: 1990

Type: article

Abstract: Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori was found to be sensitive to the toxic effects of an unsaturated fatty acid (arachidonic acid). Data are presented that support the hypothesis that exogenous catalase added to basal media enhances the growth of H. pylori by preventing the formation of toxic peroxidation products from long-chain unsaturated fatty acids.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.28.5.1060-1061.1990

Authors: S L Hazell, D Y Graham

Institutions: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Language: English

Topic: Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases