Sweet! How C. difficile toxin A enters intestinal cells

Clostridiodes difficile infection has become a leading cause of severe, sometimes fatal diarrheal illness, with the bacterium’s toxins causing the damage. New work cements our knowledge of how C. diff’s two primary toxins, A and B, slip into intestinal cells, the first step toward a possible treatment that doesn’t involve antibiotics. This latest study, on toxin A, shows its activity can be blocked with molecules already being developed for various medical indications.

About admin

Now Dr. Jack Straw is in charge of the website, and organizes it so that medical care is available to everyone. In addition, he is an active member of the medical community, regularly attending international conferences and sharing his experience and knowledge. Dr. Straw is not only a medical professional and website manager, but also a loving husband and father of his beautiful children.
View all posts by admin →

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *