Ultraviolet Irradiation of Skin Alters the Faecal Microbiome Independently of Vitamin D in Mice
Reduced sunlight exposure has been associated with an increased incidence of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The effect of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the faecal microbiome and susceptibility to colitis has not been explored. C57Bl/6 female mice were fed three different vitamin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/8/1069 |