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A study reveals #molecular details about the #gastric #pathogen #Helicobacter pylori's ability to bind to an inflamed stomach and how this is controlled by the stomach's pH. Increased understanding of how H. pylori #bacteria can cause a persistent lifelong infection
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https://www.sflorg.com/2024/03/mcb03202401.html
Study reveals how pH affects the ability of ulcer bacteria to attach

H. pylori has adherence proteins, so called adhesins, on their surface that are used for attachment to the mucus layer or on the outermost cell layer

Mar 20, 2024 at 11:50amWeb