Leaky gut and mycotoxins: Aflatoxin B1 does not increase gut permeability in broiler chickens

Previous studies conducted in our laboratory have demonstrated that intestinal barrier function can be adversely affected by diet ingredients or feed restriction, resulting in increased intestinal inflammation-associated permeability. Two experiments were conducted in broilers to evaluate the effect...

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Main Authors: Rosario eGalarza-Seeber, Juan D Latorre, Lisa eBielke, Vivek A. Kuttappan, Amanda D. Wolfenden, Xochitl eHernandez-Velasco, Ruben eMerino-Guzman, Jose L. Vicente, Annie eDonoghue, David eCross, Billy M. Hargis, Guillermo eTellez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fvets.2016.00010/full