Effect of filtrate containing Clostridium difficile toxin on rectal mucosa maintained in organ culture.

Rectal biopsies were maintained in organ culture over a 24-hour culture period, with good preservation of histological architecture. A filtrate containing Clostridium difficile toxin significantly inhibited the rise in epithelial alkaline phosphatase activity normally seen during culture. This effec...

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Main Authors: Allan, A, Jewell, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1985