Effects of Oral Administration of Lactobacillus reuteri on Mucosal Barrier Function in the Digestive Tract of Broiler Chicks

Probiotic bacteria are known for their beneficial effects on the intestinal immune function of the host animal. However, their effects on mucosal barrier function in chicks are not completely understood. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the probiotic bacterium, Lactobacillus reu...

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Main Authors: Takahiro Nii, Jirapat Jirapat, Naoki Isobe, Yukinori Yoshimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2020-01-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/57/1/57_0190035/_html/-char/en