Ulcer-Causing Bacteria (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Ulcer-Causing Bacteria

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Contact with stomach acid keeps the mucin lining the epithelial cell layer in a gel-like state.

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Zina Deretsky, National Science Foundation

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