Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study
Researchers at Hebrew University have discovered that intestinal stem cells play a key role in defending against Salmonella infections. These stem cells, previously known for tissue regeneration, also contribute to early immune responses. The findings could influence future treatments for bacterial gut infections.
- ▪Intestinal stem cells help defend against bacterial infections like Salmonella.
- ▪The study was led by Dr. Matan Hofree at Hebrew University.
- ▪Stem cells were previously primarily associated with tissue regeneration.
- ▪This discovery reveals a new function of stem cells in innate immunity.
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Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study“Our findings show that intestinal stem cells are not only responsible for tissue regeneration, but also the early defense against bacterial infection,” explained study supervisor Dr. Matan Hofree.Stem cells are viewed on a computer screen at the University of Connecticut`s (UConn) Stem Cell Institute at the UConn Health Center on August 27, 2010 in Farmington, Connecticut.(photo credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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