GipA Factor Supports Colonization of Peyerʼs Patches by Crohnʼs Disease-associated Escherichia Coli

Abstract

GipA is required for optimal colonization of mouse PPs and survival within macrophages by AIEC, suggesting that this factor plays a role in AIEC promotion of Crohn's disease. Detection of gipA and lpfA could be a predictor for the presence of AIEC.