Outer Membrane Protein of Gut Commensal Microorganism Induces Autoantibody Production and Extra-Intestinal Gland Inflammation in Mice

Gut commensal microorganisms have been linked with chronic inflammation at the extra-intestinal niche of the body. The object of the study was to investigate on the chronic effects of a gut commensal Escherichia coli on extra-intestinal glands. The presence of autoimmune response was diagnosed by au...

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Main Authors: Naoko Yanagisawa, Hidehiro Ueshiba, Yoshihiro Abe, Hidehito Kato, Tomoaki Higuchi, Junji Yagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/10/3241