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A phenotype of IGFBP-3 knockout mice revealed by dextran sulfate-induced colitis.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Jan 2017
Yancu Debbie, Blouin Marie-José, Birman Elena, Florianova Livia, Aleynikova Olga, Zakikhani Mahvash, VanderMeulen Heather, Seidman Ernest, Pollak Michael
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) bioactivity has been shown to be attenuated by insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), one of six IGF-binding proteins. While prior work revealed no major phenotype associated with IGFBP-3 knockout mice, we explored the possibility that a phenotype could be revealed under specific conditions of gastrointestinal stress. METHODS: The dextran...
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