Colibactin in avian pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> contributes to the development of meningitis in a mouse model
Peili Wang, Jiaxiang Zhang, Yanfei Chen, Haoran Zhong, Heng Wang, Jianji Li, Guoqiang Zhu, Pengpeng Xia, Luying Cui, Junmin Li, Junsheng Dong, Qingqing Gao, Xia Meng
Abstract
is a necessary component for the synthesis of genotoxic colibactin, and colibactin is related to the development of meningitis induced by APEC XM.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyEscherichia coliPathogenic Escherichia coliMicrobiologyIn vivoMeningitisMutantStrain (injury)In vitroCytokineGeneImmunologyGeneticsMedicinePsychiatryAnatomyBarrier Structure and Function StudiesEscherichia coli research studiesGut microbiota and health