Stem cells moonlight to protect the stomach from bacterial invaders
A subpopulation of stem cells releases antimicrobial peptides to defend the gastric mucosa against pathogenic bacteria
01-Jul-2019 -
Our mucosal surfaces are constantly exposed to numerous bacterial species, some of which can induce DNA damage in host cells. Normally this remains inconsequential, as the rapid turnover of the mucosa means damaged cells are shed within days. However, if the long-lived stem cells that continually ...
antimicrobial peptides
bacteria
cancer
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