Desulfovibrio ⇒ Desulfovibrio desulfuricans {10000684} Record Keys Parent:Desulfovibrio Definition:Desulfovibrio desulfuricans Details Initialisation date:[ ] Meta Information Rank: Species Domain: Bacteria Zone:[ ] Enzyme:[ ] Function:[ ] Notes: [ ]Shared Reference Notes [1.1] [#Ulcerative Colitis] - Barrier dysfunction in the intestine is a pathogenic factor in D. desulfuricans-induced UC, and endothelial dysfunction promotes #Atherosclerosis. - Administration of D. desulfuricans significantly decreased the number of goblet cells and consequently inhibited the synthesis and secretion of mucins that form the protective mucus barrier. - Loss of #Occludin and ZOs increases gut permeability. - The administration of D. desulfuricans significantly decreased the expression level of ZO-1 and #Occludin in the colon of Apoe−/− mice.References Notes[ ]