Beneficial Effect of Mildly Pasteurized Whey Protein on Intestinal Integrity and Innate Defense in Preterm and Near-Term Piglets

Beneficial Effect of Mildly Pasteurized Whey Protein on Intestinal Integrity and Innate Defense in Preterm and Near-Term Piglets

Background. The human digestive tract is structurally mature at birth, yet maturation of gut functions such as digestion and mucosal barrier continues for the next 1–2 years. Human milk and infant milk formulas (IMF) seem to impact maturation of these gut functions differently, which is at least par...

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Main Authors: Marit Navis, Vanesa Muncan, Per Torp Sangild, Line Møller Willumsen, Pim J. Koelink, Manon E. Wildenberg, Evan Abrahamse, Thomas Thymann, Ruurd M. van Elburg, Ingrid B. Renes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
intestinal maturation
intestinal barrier
innate defense
preterm piglets
whey protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/1125

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