Intellectin-2: A Dual-Action Gut Defender That Strengthens Mucus and Kills Bacteria
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MIT researchers identify intelectin-2 as a gut lectin that both reinforces the mucus barrier and directly traps and neutralizes a broad range of bacteria, suggesting a host-derived antimicrobial approach that could help prevent infections and support mucus integrity in inflammatory bowel disease.
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