Immunization with alkyl hydroperoxide reductase subunit C reduces Fusobacterium nucleatum load in the intestinal tract
Abstract Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) is an important tumour-associated bacterium in colorectal cancer (CRC). The antioxidant protein alkyl hydroperoxide reductase subunit C (AhpC) can induce strong antibacterial immune response during various pathogen infections. Our study aimed to evaluate the eff...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-09-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-11127-x |