C. perfringens challenge reduces matrix metalloproteinase activity in the jejunal mucosa of Eimeria-infected broiler chickens

C. perfringens challenge reduces matrix metalloproteinase activity in the jejunal mucosa of Eimeria-infected broiler chickens

Abstract Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in intestinal extracellular matrix homeostasis. An overexpression of MMPs results in tissue destruction and local inflammation and has been associated with multiple inflammatory diseases. These host proteases might also be important in...

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Main Authors: Lore Van Damme, Natasja Cox, Chana Callens, Freddy Haesebrouck, Michelle Dargatz, Richard Ducatelle, Filip Van Immerseel, Evy Goossens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Subjects:
broiler
Clostridium perfringens
Eimeria
gut
matrix metalloproteinases
necrotic enteritis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-020-00825-6

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