Model Information
| Model ID: | M019 |
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| Category: | In vivo |
| Classification: | Chemically induced model |
| Type: | DSS-induced colitis model |
| Source: | Rodents |
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| References: | 24906689 |
Model Name
DSS-induced colitis
Description
Synthetic sulfated polysaccharide administered via drinking water (1–5% dose, 5–40 kDa molecular weight), induces acute/chronic colitis resembling UC, clinical features include weight loss, diarrhea, occult blood, histological changes involve mucin deplet