Live Faecalibacterium prausnitzii Does Not Enhance Epithelial Barrier Integrity in an Apical Anaerobic Co-Culture Model of the Large Intestine
Appropriate intestinal barrier maturation during infancy largely depends on colonization with commensal bacteria. Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is an abundant obligate anaerobe that colonizes during weaning and is thought to maintain colonic health throughout life. We previously showed that F. prausn...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/12/1349 |