Figure 5

Functional validation of gene expression metabolic changes in vivo. WT mice were infected with C. difficile and samples collected at dpi 3, 5, and 8. Uninfected controls were also included. Colonic HK activity was measured using an enzymatic assay kit. Data expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 6–7). Asterisks mark statistical significance. *P ≤ 0.05.