| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8738978 | International Journal of Infectious Diseases | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The induction of MMP-1 and cytokines by M. avium in duodenal tissue suggests that environmental mycobacteria could contribute to the epithelial disruption seen in environmental enteropathy, and a need to further explore possible biomarkers that may predict this exposure in at-risk populations.
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Authors
Gershom Chongwe, Charles Michelo, Edford Sinkala, Violet Kayamba, Jean-Baptiste Nzayisenga, Francis Drobniewski, Paul Kelly,