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Measuring the Effects of Bacteria and Chemicals on the Intestinal Permeability of Caenorhabditis elegans
 

Measuring the Effects of Bacteria and Chemicals on the Intestinal Permeability of Caenorhabditis elegans

Article DOI: 10.3791/60419-v 07:23 min December 3rd, 2019
December 3rd, 2019

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This protocol describes how to measure intestinal permeability of Caenorhabditis elegans. This method is helpful for basic biological research on intestinal health related to the interaction between intestinal bacteria and their host and for screening to identify probiotic and chemical agents to cure leaky gut syndrome and inflammatory bowel diseases.

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Keywords: Caenorhabditis Elegans Intestinal Permeability Bacteria Chemicals High-throughput Imaging Leaky Gut Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Diseases P. Aeruginosa E. Coli NGM Plates DIM Plates DMSO Plates S-buffer
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