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Cuts Both Ways: Proteases Modulate Virulence of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: protease activity promotes translocation of bacterial effectors required for lesion formation. These results describe a new role for the microbiota in gastrointestinal disease that could uncover future treatments to prevent the spread of gastroenteritis.

Source: mBio

DOI: 10.1128/mbio.00115-19

Authors: Lauren D. Palmer, Eric P. Skaar

Institutions: Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Escherichia coli research studies

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,900