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Giardia lamblia -Induced Changes in Gene Expression in Differentiated Caco-2 Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells
18 Nov 2005
Abstract excerpt
The parasitic protozoan Giardia lamblia is a worldwide cause of diarrhea, but the mechanism of disease remains elusive. The parasite colonizes the small intestinal epithelium, known to be a sensor for the presence of enteric pathogens, without invading or causing severe inflammation. In this study we investigated the epithelial cell response to G. lamblia. Differentiated Caco-2 cells were infected with G. lamblia...
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