Adherent invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) strain LF82, but not Candida albicans, plays a profibrogenic role in the intestine

Abstract Background Intestinal fibrosis is a frequent complication of Crohn’s disease. However, the factors that cause chronicity and promote fibrogenesis are not yet understood. Aims In the present study, we evaluated the profibrotic effects of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) LF82 strain...

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Main Authors: Dina Chokr, Marjorie Cornu, Christel Neut, Clovis Bortolus, Rogatien Charlet, Pierre Desreumaux, Silvia Speca, Boualem Sendid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Gut Pathogens
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13099-021-00401-z