Microbial-induced Regulation of Syndecan Expression: Important Host Defense Mechanism or an Opportunity for Pathogens?

• Michael F. Smith,
• Jitendra K. Gautam,
• Steven G. Black,
• Peter B. Ernst

Affiliations

Michael F. Smith

University of Virginia Health System, Departments of Medicine, Digestive Health Center of Excellence and Microbiology, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Jitendra K. Gautam

University of Virginia Health System, Departments of Medicine, Digestive Health Center of Excellence and Microbiology, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Steven G. Black

University of Virginia Health System, Departments of Medicine, Digestive Health Center of Excellence and Microbiology, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Peter B. Ernst

University of Virginia Health System, Departments of Medicine, Digestive Health Center of Excellence and Microbiology, Charlottesville, VA, USA