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bacterial toxin

Coverage of bacterial toxin in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 16 · 05:37 UTCMost recent: Jul 16 · 05:37 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 16 · 05:37 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer

    Researchers discovered that a bacterial toxin linked to colorectal cancer binds to the claudin-4 receptor to damage the colon's protective barrier. They developed a decoy protein that blocked the toxin in mice, potentially leading to new therapies for preventing inflammation and colon tumors.

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