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Genome and Methylome Variation in Helicobacter pylori With a cag Pathogenicity Island During Early Stages of Human Infection.
Gastroenterology - 1 Feb 2018
Nell Sandra, Estibariz Iratxe, Krebes Juliane, Bunk Boyke, Graham David Y, Overmann Jörg, Song Yi, Spröer Cathrin, Yang Ines, Wex Thomas, Korlach Jonas, Malfertheiner Peter, Suerbaum Sebastian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Helicobacter pylori is remarkable for its genetic variation; yet, little is known about its genetic changes during early stages of human infection, as the bacteria adapt to their new environment. We analyzed genome and methylome variations in a fully virulent strain of H pylori during experimental infection. METHODS: We performed a randomized Phase I/II, observer-blind, placebo-controlled study...
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