Escherichia coli, a common constituent of benign prostate hyperplasia‐associated microbiota induces inflammation and DNA damage in prostate epithelial cells

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BACKGROUND: The role of microbiota in the pathophysiology of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), especially in creating an inflammatory milieu may not be avoided. The major objectives of this study were to investigate the microbial composition of BPH tissues, its association with inflammation and check the effect of clinically isolated bacteria on prostate epithelial cells. METHODS: The study includes 36 patients...

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