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The downregulation of tight junction proteins and pIgR in the colonic epithelium causes the susceptibility of EpCAM+/− mice to colitis and gut microbiota dysbiosis
12 Aug 2024
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Background The genetic factors play important roles on the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). EpCAM is highly expressed in the intestinal epithelium. It is still unclear if the decrease or somatic mutation of EpCAM could cause IBD. Methods The WT and EpCAM+/− mice were administrated with DSS intermittently for nearly 8 weeks. The colon, liver and feces were harvested to check the morphological and...
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