Gastric infusion of short-chain fatty acids can improve intestinal barrier function in weaned piglets

Abstract Background The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of gastric infusion of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) on gut barrier function in a pig model. In this study, 21 DLY barrows with an average initial body weight of (8.31 ± 0.72) kg were randomly allotted into three treatme...

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Main Authors: H. Diao, A. R. Jiao, B. Yu, X. B. Mao, D. W. Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Genes & Nutrition
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12263-019-0626-x