The role of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides of xylan and mannan in gut health of monogastric animals

Apart from its role as a digestive and absorptive organ, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a vital immune organ that encompasses roughly 70 % of the total immune cells of the body. As such, the physical, chemical and nutrient composition of the diet influences overall GI function, effectively as an...

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Published in:	Journal of Nutritional Science
Main Authors:	Utsav P. Tiwari, Stephen A. Fleming, Muhammed S. Abdul Rasheed, R. Jha, Ryan N. Dilger
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2020-01-01
Subjects:	Arabinoxylan Immune modulation Mannan Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679020000142/type/journal_article