Intestinal shedding of enteric agents in histo-blood group antigen-secretor children in an Australian community-based birth cohort study

• Main Authors: Gabor Mihala (Author), Robert S. Ware (Author), Catherine Cheung (Author), Stephen B. Lambert (Author), Peter D. Sly (Author), David M. Whiley (Author), Keith Grimwood (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Histo-blood group antigens are inherited polymorphic glycans expressed on mucosal epithelial cell surfaces and shed in secretions. They act as receptors for gastrointestinal pathogens. Those expressing these antigens are categorized as secretors and have an increased susceptibility to gastrointestin...