Estradiol mediates colonic epithelial protection in aged mice after stroke and is associated with shifts in the gut microbiome
ABSTRACTThe gut is a major source of bacteria and antigens that contribute to neuroinflammation after brain injury. Colonic epithelial cells (ECs) are responsible for secreting major cellular components of the innate defense system, including antimicrobial proteins (AMP) and mucins. These cells serv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-12-01
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Series: | Gut Microbes |
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Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19490976.2023.2271629 |