Identification of an epithelial cell receptor responsible for Clostridium difficile TcdB-induced cyt...
Identification of an epithelial cell receptor responsible for Clostridium difficile TcdB-induced cytotoxicity
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Significance Clostridium difficile is a toxin-producing bacterium that is a frequent cause of hospital-acquired and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The incidence, severity, and costs associated with C. difficile infection (CDI) are increasing, making C. difficile an important public health concern. As a toxin-mediated disease, there is significant...
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Identification of an epithelial cell receptor responsible for Clostridium difficile TcdB-induced cytotoxicity
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TN_cdi_pnas_primary_112_22_7073
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pnas_primary_112_22_7073
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.1500791112
