Maltodextrin-induced intestinal injury in a neonatal mouse model

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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Main Authors: Pratibha Singh, Lady Leidy Sanchez-Fernandez, David Ramiro-Cortijo, Pedro Ochoa-Allemant, George Perides, Yan Liu, Esli Medina-Morales, William Yakah, Steven D. Freedman, Camilia R. Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2020-08-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
Subjects:
intestinal injury
maltodextrin
necrotizing enterocolitis
neonatal mouse model
Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/13/8/dmm044776

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