Epithelial cell apoptosis and compromised gut barrier function are features of inflammatory bowel disease. ADS024 is a single-strain live biotherapeutic product (LBP) of under development for treating ulcerative colitis (UC). The cytoprotective effects of the sterile filtrate of ADS024's secreted products on UC patient-derived colonic tissues, human primary colonic epithelial cells (HPEC), and human colonic epithelial T84 cells were evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a debilitating nosocomial infection. C. difficile produces toxins A and B, which cause inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a debilitating nosocomial disease. Postmenopausal women may have an increased risk of CDI, suggesting estrogen influence. Soybean products contain a representative estrogenic isoflavone, genistein.
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