Effects of Melanized Bacteria and Soluble Melanin on the Intestinal Homeostasis and Microbiome In Vivo

Radiation damage is associated with inflammation and immunity in the intestinal mucosa, including gut microbiota. Melanin has a unique capacity to coordinate a biological reaction in response to environmental stimuli, such as radiation exposure. Thus, melanin and melanized microbes have potential to...

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Main Authors: Yong-guo Zhang, Mackenzie E. Malo, Tanya Tschirhart, Yinglin Xia, Zheng Wang, Ekaterina Dadachova, Jun Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Toxics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/1/13