Fucose Ameliorates <i>Tritrichomonas</i> sp.-Associated Illness in Antibiotic-Treated <i>Muc2<sup>−/−</sup></i> Mice
The mucus layer in the intestine plays a critical role in regulation of host–microbe interactions and maintaining homeostasis. Disruptions of the mucus layer due to genetic, environmental, or immune factors may lead to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). IBD frequently are accompanied with infections...
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/19/10699 |