A Strong Impact of Genetic Background on Gut Microflora in Mice

Genetic background affects susceptibility to ileocolitis in mice deficient in two intracellular glutathione peroxidases, GPx1 and GPx2. The C57BL/6 (B6) GPx1/2 double-knockout (DKO) mice have mild ileocolitis, and 129S1/Sv (129) DKO mice have severe inflammation. We used diet to modulate ileocolit...

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Main Authors: R. Steven Esworthy, David D. Smith, Fong-Fong Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/986046