Plasticity of intestinal gene expression profile signatures reflected by nutritional interventions in piglets

Abstract Background Immediately after birth, the porcine intestine rapidly develops morphologically, functionally, and immunologically. The jejunum, the second part of the small intestine, is of importance for nutrient uptake and immune surveillance. To study the early postnatal development of the j...

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Main Authors: Dirkjan Schokker, Ina Hulsegge, Henri Woelders, Johanna M. J. Rebel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Pig
Gut
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-019-5748-4