Dsg2 truncation causes a lethal barrier breakdown in mice
Daniela Kugelmann, Elisabeth S. Butz, Alexander García Ponce, Mariya Yosifova Radeva, Jessica Neubauer, Matthias Hiermaier, Christian Siadjeu, Natalie Burkard, Desalegn Tadesse Egu, Anja K. E. Horn, Christoph Schmitz, Katri S. Vuopala, Outi Kuismin, Nicolas Schlegel, Jens Waschke
This study shows that a DSG2 mutation causing Dsg2 truncation leads to a lethal intestinal barrier defect and a skewed IL17 response in mice, similar to Crohn's disease.
bioRxiv · Jul 1, 2024 · PreprintCell Biology