Lactobacillus reuteri Enhances the Mucosal Barrier Function against Heat-killed Salmonella Typhimurium in the Intestine of Broiler Chicks

Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) infection in chickens inhibits their growth and can lead to food-borne diseases in humans. Probiotics are expected to enhance the function of host intestinal barrier against pathogen infection. The aim of our study was to determine the effect of viable Lactobacillus reute...

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Main Authors: Takahiro Nii, Haruna Kakuya, Naoki Isobe, Yukinori Yoshimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2020-04-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/57/2/57_0190044/_html/-char/en