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Lgr4 gene deficiency increases susceptibility and severity of dextran sodium sulfate-induced inflammatory bowel disease in mice.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 29 Mar 2013
Liu Shijie, Qian Yu, Li Liang, Wei Gaigai, Guan Yuting, Pan Hongjie, Guan Xin, Zhang Long, Lu Xiaoling, Zhao Yongxiang, Liu Mingyao, Li Dali
Abstract excerpt
Lgr4/Gpr48 is one of the newly identified R-spondins receptors and potentiates Wnt signaling, which regulates intestinal homeostasis. We used a hypomorphic mouse strain to determine the role of Lgr4 in intestinal inflammation and recovery. Intestinal inflammation was induced with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) followed by a recovery period. Intestinal inflammation symptoms and molecular mechanisms were examined. We...
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