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4-octyl itaconate modulates virulence-associated phenotypes and oxidative stress resistance in avian pathogenic Escherichia coli by targeting menB and wza.
Poultry science - 1 Feb 2026
Che Chuanyan, Fan Xiuqi, Wang Haiyang, Wang Zhihao, Bao Yinli, Jiang Wei, Nawaz Saqib, Yin Huifang, Han Xiangan
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Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) causes substantial economic losses to the poultry industry, primarily due to its diverse serotypes and extensive drug resistance. Itaconate, a metabolite of the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, demonstrates antimicrobial activity. However, the effect of itaconate on the biological characteristics of APEC remains unexplored. Because itaconate itself has poor membrane...
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