Host factors affecting the virulence of Campylobacter
The integrity of the intestinal epithelium is maintained by intercellular junctions, such as tight junctions. These are crucial in creating a barrier against the intestinal environment. Studies have shown that pathogenic bacteria can disrupt the structure of tight junction proteins to facilitate the...
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University of Bristol
2010
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.557965 |