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Mannose-derived FimH antagonists: a promising anti-virulence therapeutic strategy for urinary tract infections and Crohn’s disease

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Pages 175-197 | Received 17 Jul 2015, Accepted 09 Dec 2015, Published online: 22 Jan 2016

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