The complement regulator CD46 is bactericidal to Helicobacter pylori and blocks urease activity

BACKGROUND & AIMS: CD46 is a C3b/C4b binding complement regulator and a receptor for several human pathogens. We examined the interaction between CD46 and Helicobacter pylori (a bacterium that colonizes the human gastric mucosa and causes gastritis), peptic ulcers, and cancer. METHODS: Using...

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Main Authors: Basmarke-Wehelie, Rahma, Sjölinder, Hong, Jurkowski, Wiktor, Elofsson, Arne, Arnqvist, Anna, Engstrand, Lars, Hagner, Matthias, Wallin, Elin, Guan, Na, Kuranasekera, Hasanthi, Aro, Helena, Jonsson, Ann-Beth
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för genetik, mikrobiologi och toxikologi 2011
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-63669