ABSTRACT
AIM: Adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) pathovar has been identified in intestinal mucosa of patients with Crohn's disease. Our aim was to compare the impact of sterile mucosal media (Muc-M) originated from different parts of the intestine on some pathogenic traits of AIEC LF82 strain. MATERIALS & METHODS: Muc-M composed of certain rates of cell culture medium or M63 minimal medium and mucosal contents obtained from different part of intestine were designed for cell-infection experiments and biofilm-formation assays. RESULTS: The results showed that Muc-M reduced usually pathogenic properties of AIEC LF82. However, LF82 adhesion, invasion and specific biofilm formations were markedly higher in Muc-MCR than those in Muc-MIR . CONCLUSION: In this context, the findings of present study could help the endeavors related to determining molecular targets for AIEC bacteria.
