Effects of Bile Duct Ligation and Ghrelin Treatment on the Colonic Barrier and Microbiome of Mice
Conclusion: Ghrelin treatment did not improve weight loss and liver damage but increased gene expression of colonic TJ proteins and restored the alpha-diversity of the microbiome. Since protective effects of ghrelin might be masked by the severity of the model, we suggest follow-up studies in models of milder CLD.Pharmacology
Source: Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
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