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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Main Authors: Shang Shi, Yang Liu, Zhiyue Wang, Xiangren Jin, Wei Yan, Xiao Guo, Baiqiang Lin, Haoran Wang, Bowen Li, Jianjun Zheng, Yunwei Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.1031882/full