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This study investigates the effects of acute dietary restriction on the thymus in mice, revealing that 48 hours of starvation leads to significant thymic atrophy and increased expression of Th2-associated cytokines. Notably, collagen type IV levels were elevated in the thymus after 48 hours of starvation, suggesting a remodeling of the extracellular matrix that may contribute to immunodeficiency. The findings highlight the temporal dynamics of thymic changes during malnutrition, emphasizing the importance o

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