TLR2-mediated microbial sensing by intestinal stem cells coordinates epithelial antimicrobial defense.
Aviya Habshush Menachem, Sacha Lebon, Christoph Killian, V. V. Holiar, Avital Sarusi-Portuguez, Natalia Davidzohn, Barak Toval, Carmel Sochen, Smadar Levin‐Zaidman, Nili Dezorella, Leilah Otikovs, Deborah Duran, Ilan Kent, Myriam Grunewald, Lorenz Adlung, Moshe Biton
This study shows intestinal stem cells use TLR2 to sense microbes, coordinating epithelial defense and regeneration.
bioRxiv · May 7, 2026 · PreprintImmunology