Hypogonadal (Gnrh1hpg) mice reveal niche-specific influence of reproductive axis and sex on intestinal microbial communities
L. Sisk-Hackworth, J. Brown, L. Sau, A. A. Levine, L. Y. I. Tam, A. Ramesh, R. S. Shah, E. T. Kelley-Thackray, S. Wang, A. Nguyen, S. T. Kelley, V. G. Thackray
This study uses hypogonadal mice to show sex and reproductive axis effects on intestinal microbial communities, with sex chromosomes also playing a role, and highlights limitations of fecal samples in reflecting small intestine diversity.
bioRxiv · Jun 20, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology