Maltodextrin-induced intestinal injury in a neonatal mouse model
Prematurity and enteral feedings are major risk factors for intestinal injury leading to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). An immature digestive system can lead to maldigestion of macronutrients and increased vulnerability to intestinal injury. The aim of this study was to test in neonatal mice the e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2020-08-01
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Series: | Disease Models & Mechanisms |
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Online Access: | http://dmm.biologists.org/content/13/8/dmm044776 |