The Claim

Engineered Escherichia coli expressing surface-displayed ClbS reduces intestinal inflammation and mucosal damage in mice with dextran sodium sulfate and colibactin-producing E. coli-induced colitis, as measured by lower histological injury scores and higher goblet cell counts.

Source: Surface expression of antitoxin on engineered bacteria neutralizes genotoxic colibactin in the gut

What the research says

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In plain English

A genetically modified strain of E. coli bacteria, designed to display a specific protein, reduces signs of intestinal damage and inflammation in mice with chemically induced colitis, as shown by improved tissue scores and increased mucus-producing cells.

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Engineered Escherichia coli expressing surface-displayed ClbS mitigates intestinal inflammation and mucosal damage in mice with colitis induced by dextran sodium sulfate and colibactin-producing E. coli, as evidenced by reduced histological injury scores and increased goblet cell counts.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Surface expression of antitoxin on engineered bacteria neutralizes genotoxic colibactin in the gut

    Scientists modified harmless E. coli bacteria to act like sponges that soak up a harmful toxin made by other bad bacteria in the gut. This stopped the toxin from damaging the intestine in mice with colitis, making their guts healthier.

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