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

• Main Authors: Steegenga Wilma T (Author), de Wit Nicole JW (Author), Boekschoten Mark V (Author), IJssennagger Noortje (Author), Lute Carolien (Author), Keshtkar Shohreh (Author), Bromhaar Mechteld M (Author), Kampman Ellen (Author), de Groot Lisette C (Author), Muller Michael (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...