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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2014; 20(28): 9468-9475
Published online Jul 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i28.9468
Published online Jul 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i28.9468
Table 1 Interaction of mucus and bacteria
Effect of mucus on bacteria | Effect of bacteria on mucus |
Limits the direct contact between the host and bacteria | Maintenance of the mucus layer is stimulated by bacterial fermentation products |
Serves as a source of nutrients for bacterial growth | Mediate the expression of MUC2 |
Contributes to the selection of the species-specific colon flora | Dissolve the protective inner mucus layer |
Contains several proteins that limit bacterial growth and penetration |
- Citation: Chen SJ, Liu XW, Liu JP, Yang XY, Lu FG. Ulcerative colitis as a polymicrobial infection characterized by sustained broken mucus barrier. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(28): 9468-9475
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i28/9468.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i28.9468