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Duodenal bacterial proteolytic activity determines sensitivity to dietary antigen through PAR-2 receptor

Duodenal bacterial proteolytic activity determines sensitivity to dietary antigen through PAR-2 receptor

by E B | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized

Take a look at one of the latest papers published from the lab, featured in a nature microbiology blog post by Heather Galipeau! “Here, we identify a bacterial enzyme, elastase, that causes immune activation and worsens reactions to gluten in genetically...

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Check the latest scientific summaries here written by Dr. Heather Galipeau and other members of the Verdu Lab in Gut Microbiota for Health, a website dedicated to spreading the knowledge about gut microbiota in health and disease!

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