Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) Mediates Increased Inflammation and Colonization of Bladder Epithelial Cells during a Uropathogenic <i>E. coli</i> Infection In Vitro

Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) Mediates Increased Inflammation and Colonization of Bladder Epithelial Cells during a Uropathogenic <i>E. coli</i> Infection In Vitro

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections in humans and are often caused by uropathogenic <i>E. coli</i> (UPEC). Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a proinflammatory metabolite that has been linked to vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis, and chronic kidney dis...

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Main Authors: Rongrong Wu, Ashok Kumar Kumawat, Isak Demirel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
TMAO
urinary tract infection
UPEC
UTI
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/4/523

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