Fusobacterium nucleatum induces colon anastomosis leak by activating epithelial cells to express MMP9
BackgroundDespite advances in anastomotic techniques and perioperative care, the incidence of anastomotic leak (AL) has not substantially decreased over time. Although it is known that AL etiology is multifactorial and the mechanisms involved remain unclear, there is accumulating evidence pointing a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.1031882/full |