New insights into how specific gut cells respond to bacterial toxins

Intestinal organoid

Source: Meritxell Huch

Researchers have characterized a specific gut cell type, BEST4/CA7+ cells, with the ability to interact with immune cytokine interferon-γ (IFNγ), and its regulation in cellular electrolyte and water balance, in response to bacterial toxins.

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