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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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Series: | Genes & Nutrition |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12263-019-0626-x |