Maternal exposure to low levels of corticosterone during lactation protects against experimental inflammatory colitis-induced damage in adult rat offspring.

Opposing emotional events (negative/trauma or positive/maternal care) during the postnatal period may differentially influence vulnerability to the effects of stress later in life. The development and course of intestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease are negatively affected by persis...

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Main Authors: Carla Petrella, Chiara Giuli, Simona Agostini, Valérie Bacquie, Manuela Zinni, Vassilia Theodorou, Maria Broccardo, Paola Casolini, Giovanna Improta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4236199?pdf=render