Effects of the increased protein level in small intestine on the colonic microbiota, inflammation and barrier function in growing pigs

Abstract Background An increased level of the dietary protein alters the colonic microbial community and metabolic profile of pigs, but it remains unclear whether this leads to colonic inflammation and impairs barrier function in growing pigs. Results Sixteen pigs (35.2 ± 0.3 kg) were infused with s...

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Main Authors: Zhongxin Li, Liren Ding, Weiyun Zhu, Suqin Hang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02498-x