Effects of topical application of resveratrol on tight junction barrier and antimicrobial compound production in lactating goat mammary glands
Abstract In mammary glands, the formation of less-permeable tight junctions (TJs) and the production of antimicrobial compounds like lactoferrin and defensins are important for preventing mastitis. Resveratrol, a polyphenol contained in red grapes, is known to protect mammary epithelial cells (MECs)...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-024-01276-z |