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A pathological partnership between Salmonella and yeast in the gut

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Abstract

University of Illinois Chicago-led researchers have found that a common gut yeast, Candida albicans, can help Salmonella Typhimurium take hold in the intestine and spread through the body. When interacting, a Salmonella protein called SopB prompts the yeast to release arginine, which turns on Salmonella's invasion machinery and quiets the body's inflammation signals.
Key Data

  • Publication Date
    13 September 2025
  • Primary Author
    Justin Jackson
  • Source
    Medical Xpress
  • Language
    English
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