Inflammation promotes stomach epithelial defense by stimulating the secretion of antimicrobial peptides in the mucus

Inflammation promotes stomach epithelial defense by stimulating the secretion of antimicrobial peptides in the mucus

The mucus serves as a protective barrier in the gastrointestinal tract against microbial attacks. While its role extends beyond merely being a physical barrier, the extent of its active bactericidal properties remains unclear, and the mechanisms regulating these properties are not yet understood. We...

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Main Authors: Megi Vllahu, Antonia Voli, Valerio Licursi, Claudia Zagami, Antonella D’Amore, Jan Traulsen, Sara Woelffling, Monika Schmid, Robbie Crickley, Richard Lisle, Alexander Link, Alessandra Tosco, Thomas F. Meyer, Francesco Boccellato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Gut Microbes
Subjects:
Mucus
Inflammation
Helicobacter pylori
Antimicrobial peptides
Stomach
Innate immunity
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19490976.2024.2390680

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