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Antibiotic-induced bacterial stress elevates a key signaling molecule, directly triggering host inflammatory responses. This finding reveals a novel mechanism linking bacterial stress to inflammation.

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  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Antibiotics are crucial for treating bacterial infections but can induce stress responses in bacteria.
  • Bacterial stress can alter bacterial physiology and interactions with the host.
  • Host inflammation is a complex immune response with significant implications for health and disease.

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  • Utilized bacterial cultures exposed to sub-lethal antibiotic concentrations.
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