Xylose: absorption, fermentation, and post-absorptive metabolism in the pig

Abstract Xylose, as β-1,4-linked xylan, makes up much of the hemicellulose in cell walls of cereal carbohydrates fed to pigs. As inclusion of fibrous ingredients in swine diets continues to increase, supplementation of carbohydrases, such as xylanase, is of interest. However, much progress is warran...

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Main Authors: Nichole F. Huntley, John F. Patience
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-017-0226-9