Intestinal cell defense mechanism against bacteria: Molecular mechanism of selected autophagy elucidated

Friday, May 27, 2011 - 12:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have now found out how body cells recognize salmonella and render it harmless. Understanding this process at a molecular level is crucial in identifying new targets for treatment. Tropical and sub-tropical countries in particular, where various sub-species of salmonella are common, are experiencing a rapid increase in resistance to antibiotics, with children at greatest risk.

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