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Ulcerative Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mice

Creator:

Sargent, Jennifer L.

Abstract:

Ulcerative dermatitis (UD) is a common condition in C57BL/6 mice that is poorly understood and challenging to treat. Inconsistently there have been reports of an increased incidence of the disease in female mice, mice exposed to certain diets, mice of advanced age, and in several seasons. These inconsistencies indicated a...

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Masters Thesis

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The effect of Blastocystis sp. ST1 on the expression of serotonin transporter,tryptophan hydroxylase, toll-like receptor 2, and toll-like receptor 4 in CACO-2 cellculture

Creator:

Lawrence, Yuri Alexander, 1980-

Abstract:

Blastocystis spp. is a common intestinal parasite in humans and animals that has been associated with acute or chronic digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. Serotonin mediates intestinal motility, sensation, and secretory function in the normal intestinal tract. Serotonin (5-HT) signaling is decreased in animal models of colitis, as...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis