Bovine Lactoferrin Protects Dextran Sulfate Sodium Salt Mice Against Inflammation and Impairment of Colonic Epithelial Barrier by Regulating Gut Microbial Structure and Metabolites

Background: Ulcerative colitis is characterized by relapsing and remitting mucosal inflammation. Bovine lactoferrin (BL) is a multifunctional protein that could regulate the intestinal flora and has anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of BL on c...

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Main Authors: Shalong Wang, Jingyu Zhou, Da Xiao, Guoshun Shu, Li Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.660598/full