Deficits of urothelial cell proliferation, cytoskeleton, and barrier function protein expressions in patients with recurrent and persistent urinary tract infections

ConclusionDeficits in expression of proteins involved in urothelial cell proliferation, cytoskeleton, and barrier function were noted in patients with rUTIs. These urothelial deficits may be due to deficient proliferation and differentiation resulting in inadequate urothelial barrier function and further in rUTIs.

Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - November 1, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jia ‐Fong Jhang, Teng‐Yi Lin, Han‐Chen Ho, Yuan‐Hong Jiang, Yung‐Hsiang Hsu, Lori A. Birder, Hann‐Chorng Kuo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research