Fucose digestion by gut bacteria lowers T-cell immune response (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Fucose digestion by gut bacteria lowers T-cell immune response

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High activity of fucose digestion by bacteria in the gut is associated with higher expression of two AP-1 transcription factors, FOS and ATF3 in blood immune cells, and with a lower T-cell response to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

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