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World J Pharmacol. Aug 28, 2019; 8(3): 26-40
Published online Aug 28, 2019. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v8.i3.26
Published online Aug 28, 2019. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v8.i3.26
Figure 1 Pathway for genetic dysbiosis.
Figure 2 Mechanism of inflammatory bowel disease.
Figure 3 Various communication mechanisms used by bacteria (combatting: A-C; cooperating: D-F).
A: Antimicrobial peptides; B: Type 6 secretion system; C: Contact-dependent growth inhibition systems; D: Horizontal gene transfer; E: Formation of a protective biofilm; F: Quorum sensing[39].
- Citation: Chandra N, Srivastava A, Kumar S. Bacterial biofilms in human gastrointestinal tract: An intricate balance between health and inflammatory bowel diseases. World J Pharmacol 2019; 8(3): 26-40
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3192/full/v8/i3/26.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5497/wjp.v8.i3.26