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