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Characterization of Sex-Based Differences in Gut Microbiota That Correlate with Suppression of Lupus in Female BWF1 Mice
29 Apr 2025
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is more prevalent in female mice and humans and is associated with microbiota dysbiosis. We analyzed the fecal microbiota composition in female and male NZBxNZWF1 (BWF1) mice, a model of SLE, using 16S RNA gene sequencing. Composition of gut microbiota differed between adult disease-prone female (pre-disease) and disease-resistant male mice. Transfer of male cecal contents by...
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