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Comparison of (a) Chao index and (b) Shannon diversity index of the fecal microbiota in WT and Lep KO mice.

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Yu Sang Choi (22656230), Yu Jeong Roh (14295511), Ji Eun Kim (403026), Hee Jin Song (14295514), Ayun Seol (14295505), Su Jeong Lim (22656233), Su Ha Wang (22656236), Ji Eun Sung (8040404), Ye Eun Ryu (22656239), Ye Ryeong Kim (22656242), Hyun Su Park (6163211), Hong Joo Son (6585203), Yu Jin Kim (804271), Eun Sang Jung (22656245), Sunho Park (2275411), Dae Youn Hwang (766634)

Summary

Researchers compared Chao richness and Shannon diversity indices of fecal microbiota in wild-type and leptin-knockout mice after microplastic treatment, finding that both obesity and microplastic exposure significantly altered gut microbial diversity metrics.

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The data are reported as mean ± SD values. *, p < 0.05 compared to the Vehicle-treated group. #, p < 0.05 compared to the WT mice. Abbreviations: WT; wild type, Lep KO; leptin knockout, MP; microplastics.

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