Bacterial Genotoxin-Induced DNA Damage and Modulation of the Host Immune Microenvironment
Bacterial genotoxins (BTGX) induce DNA damage, which results in senescence or apoptosis of the target cells if not properly repaired. Three BTGXs have been identified: the cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) family produced by several Gram-negative bacteria, the typhoid toxin produced by several <i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/2/63 |