Effects of Sb(III) and Sb(V) on antibiotic resistance genes and metal resistance genes in the gut microbiome of mouse
Antimony (Sb) is a toxic heavy metal(loid) element and Sb compounds have been listed as potential carcinogens. This study aims to investigate the potential effects of trivalent Sb(III) and pentavalent Sb(V) on the intestinal microbiota of mouse, particularly the antibiotic resistance genes and metal resistance genes.