Type 6 secretion systems of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli isolated from Crohn's disease patients shape intestinal microbiota.
Helene Botchorichvili, Sébastien Massier, Benoît Chassaing, A. Birer, Caroline Chevarin, Gwladys Sevrin, Michael Rodrigues, Sylvain Denis, Ivan Wawrzyniak, Éric Peyretaillade, Richard Bonnet, Bruno Pereira, Matthieu Allez, Philippe Seksik, Jérémy Denizot, , Elisabeth Billard
This study shows that T6SS genes are more prevalent in Crohn's disease patients' microbiota and functionally impact gut microbiota composition in mice.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology