Bacterial Amyloids: The Link between Bacterial Infections and Autoimmunity

Volume: 27, Issue: 11, Pages: 954 - 963
Published: Nov 1, 2019
Abstract
Molecular mimicry is a common mechanism used by many bacteria to evade immune responses. In recent years, it has become evident that bacteria also decorate the extracellular matrix (ECM) of their biofilms with molecules that resemble those of the host. These molecules include amyloids and other proteins, polysaccharides, and extracellular DNA. Bacterial amyloids, like curli, and extracellular DNA are found in the biofilms of many species. Recent...
Paper Details
Title
Bacterial Amyloids: The Link between Bacterial Infections and Autoimmunity
Published Date
Nov 1, 2019
Volume
27
Issue
11
Pages
954 - 963
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