Structural, functional and molecular analysis of the effects of aging in the small intestine and colon of C57BL/6J mice

Structural, functional and molecular analysis of the effects of aging in the small intestine and colon of C57BL/6J mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>By regulating digestion and absorption of nutrients and providing a barrier against the external environment the intestine provides a crucial contribution to the maintenance of health. To what extent aging-related changes in the inte...

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Main Authors: Steegenga Wilma T, de Wit Nicole JW, Boekschoten Mark V, IJssennagger Noortje, Lute Carolien, Keshtkar Shohreh, Bromhaar Mechteld M, Kampman Ellen, de Groot Lisette C, Muller Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Genomics
Subjects:
Aging
Small intestine
Colon
Transcriptomics
Fat
Diet
DNA methylation
C57BL/6J mice
Morphology
Microbiota
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1755-8794/5/38

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