The NOD-like receptors (NLRs) are a specialized group of intracellular receptors that
represent a key component of the host innate immune system. Since the discovery of the first …

We survive because we adapted to a world of microorganisms. All our epithelial surfaces
participate in keeping up an effective barrier against microbes while not initiating ongoing …

Arcobacter genus currently comprises 18 recognized species, among which Arcobacter
butzleri, Arcobacter cryaerophilus and Arcobacter skirrowii have been associated with …

A group of interesting molecules called defensins exhibit multiple functions but have been
primarily recognized to possess a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities. Studies have …

Antimicrobial peptides (APs) are important host weapons against infections. Nearly all APs
are cationic and their microbicidal action is initiated through interactions with the anionic …

Campylobacter jejuni is the leading cause of bacterial foodborne gastroenteritis world wide
and represents a major public health concern. Over the past two decades, significant …

Campylobacter jejuni is the most prevalent cause of food-borne gastroenteritis in the
developed world; however, the molecular basis of pathogenesis is unclear. Secretion of …

Background The intestinal barrier is a delicate structure composed of a single layer of
epithelial cells, the mucus, commensal bacteria, immune cells, and antibodies. Furthermore …

Campylobacter jejuni remains a major cause of bacterial diarrhea worldwide and is
associated with numerous sequelae, including Guillain Barré Syndrome, inflammatory …

Acquired immunity is an important factor in the epidemiology of campylobacteriosis in the
developing world, apparently limiting symptomatic infection to children of less than two …